The National Weather Service (NWS) says Columbia, Jefferson City and most of the 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area could see large hail, strong winds and tornadoes …
Read More »Southern Boone R-1 district patrons will see two ballot issues on Tuesday
Voters in the fast-growing Southern Boone R-1 school district in Ashland will cast ballots Tuesday on two ballot measures. Enrollment has jumped from about 1,500 a decade …
Read More »Proposed new $1.7 million south Columbia roundabout on tonight’s city council agenda
Columbia’s city council is set to vote tonight on a bill authorizing construction of a $1.7 million new roundabout at south Columbia’s Route K and Old Plank road. …
Read More »UPDATE: Boone County’s clerk projects 19 percent voter turnout on Tuesday
Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon is predicting a 19 percent voter turnout in Tuesday’s municipal and school board elections. Polls are open tomorrow from 6 am until …
Read More »LISTEN): Longtime Columbia business leader Bob Roper emphasizes importance of public safety on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
This past week was one of the bloodiest in Columbia in recent memory, with two separate murders, two other victims suffering gunshot wounds and at least five …
Read More »UPDATE: Two-alarm blaze on Columbia’s Business Loop still under investigation
Columbia fire marshals are still investigating to determine what caused Friday’s early-morning two-alarm blaze that caused extensive damage to structures in the 900 block of Business Loop …
Read More »Columbia has seen two homicides and at least five other shots fired calls this week
Columbia Police have identified the man who was shot to death in broad daylight on Wednesday afternoon in north Columbia as 34-year-old Royelle Hunt. Mr. Hunt was …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missing Mizzou student Strain’s body recovered from Cumberland river; police say foul play is not suspected
The Metro Nashville Police Department confirms the body of missing Mizzou student Riley Strain has been found in the Cumberland river in West Nashville. Mr. Strain was …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia’s Business Loop blaze causes extensive damage
Columbia’s fire chief says this morning’s blaze on the Business Loop likely impacted more than one business. The Business Loop between Rangeline and Coates remains partially closed …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missourian whose late father served in Vietnam urging residents to write to Congress about Agent Orange
A man from mid-Missouri’s Versailles whose late father was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam is on a mission to raise awareness about the children of veterans …
Read More »UPDATE: 77-year-old Jefferson City man jailed without bond for child pornography is a former priest
Cole County’s prosecutor has charged an elderly Jefferson City man with promoting and possession of child pornography, which are class B felonies. 77-year-old Melvin Joseph Lahr was …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Farm Bureau President Hawkins backs Haffner PSC/Grain Belt legislation
The Missouri Farm Bureau backs legislation from State Rep. Mike Haffner (R-Pleasant Hill) that would expand the Missouri Public Service Commission from five to seven members. Farm …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia Walmart murder suspect makes first court appearance; working to obtain attorney
While Columbia Police have not released the name of the man who was shot to death on Monday evening in the busy Conley road Walmart parking lot, …
Read More »Mizzou and Columbia-area first responders to hold drill today on/near campus
Mizzou officials say you’ll see a heavy police, fire and first responder presence on the eastern edge of Mizzou’s campus this morning and today. It’s all part …
Read More »Columbia Police have not released name of Wednesday’s homicide victim on Doris drive
There have now been two homicides in Columbia in the past three days, as a man was shot to death Wednesday afternoon on Doris drive in north …
Read More »Southern Boone R-1 district patrons will see two school measures on April ballot
Voters in the fast-growing Southern Boone R-1 school district in Ashland will be casting ballots on two issues in April: an $11.6 million no tax increase bond …
Read More »UPDATE: Court documents say Columbia Walmart Conley road murder began as argument
A Columbia man charged with shooting and killing a man Monday evening in the busy Conley road Walmart parking lot could face the death penalty. Boone County prosecutor …
Read More »Boone County’s unemployment rate hits three percent for first time since 2022
Boone County’s unemployment rate increased in January to three percent, according to Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) executive vice president Bernie Andrews. Mr. Andrews briefed business …
Read More »(LISTEN): Northern district Boone County commissioner race has two well-known candidates
A senior member of the Missouri House will challenge 12-year incumbent Boone County northern district commissioner Janet Thompson this fall. State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is …
Read More »UPDATE: Bullet hole and shattered glass at Columbia Popeyes from Tuesday night incident
Columbia Police are gathering surveillance video to try to identify the suspect or suspects who fired a bullet into the Popeyes on the Business Loop and also …
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