(LISTEN): Mizzou provost humbled and impressed with Friday’s turnout at 9-11 ceremony; few dry eyes at Traditions Plaza
Missouri Task Force One (MO-TF1) members and other first responders, veterans, students, Mizzou leaders and elected officials in both parties gathered Friday at Mizzou’s Traditions Plaza to observe the 25th […]
Date published: September 13, 2026
(LISTEN): Fast-growing Mid America Bank now has $1.2 billion in assets; it was founded in St. Thomas more than a century ago
A bank that was founded in St. Thomas more than 100 years ago is one of mid-Missouri’s fastest-growing banks. Columbia Chamber of Commerce ambassadors and other business leaders helped Mid […]
Date published: September 13, 2026
UPDATE: Weekend flyover girder work at Columbia’s I-70 and 63 interchange finishes earlier than expected
Missouri transportation officials credit calmer winds for helping crews set flyover girders much faster than expected and that will move traffic quicker from northbound Highway 63 to westbound I-70 in […]
Date published: September 13, 2026
(LISTEN): Columbia city manager’s proposed budget increases public safety funding and provides pay raise for city employees
Columbia’s city council is scheduled to vote at the September 21 meeting on city manager De’Carlon Seewood’s proposed approximately $600-million budget. Mr. Seewood tells 939 the Eagle that he hopes […]
Date published: September 13, 2026
(LISTEN): Columbia’s I-70 to see heavy traffic this weekend with girder work
You can expect heavy traffic starting Friday evening and all weekend on westbound I-70 in Columbia. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says crews will be setting girders for the […]
Date published: September 11, 2026
9-11 being remembered at the State Capitol 25 – years later
There’s a special remembrance of Nine – Eleven at the State Capitol. The Tunnel to Towers Never Forget exhibit will be there through the weekend. It features a steel beam […]
Date published: September 11, 2026
UPDATE: Missouri’s Secretary of State found in civil contempt by state Supreme Court; no fine to be imposed
While the Missouri Supreme Court has found Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R) to be in civil contempt, the court has ruled that he has purged himself of that by […]
Date published: September 11, 2026
CONGRESSIONAL MAP SET
The U-S Supreme Court has blocked federal judge Stephen Clark’s ruling that requires the Missouri Secretary of State to use 2025 congressional maps approved by the GOP-controlled Legislature. This (Thursday’s) […]
Date published: September 10, 2026
UPDATE: U.S. Supreme Court blocks federal judge’s ruling on congressional maps; appeal moves forward in Court of Appeals
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked federal judge Stephen Clark’s ruling that requires the Missouri Secretary of State to use 2025 congressional maps approved by the GOP-controlled Legislature. Thursday morning’s […]
Date published: September 10, 2026
It’s back to the OLD congressional maps .. so says SCOTUS
(AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court again rejected a push to use Missouri congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump on Thursday, a loss for Republicans trying to maintain control […]
Date published: September 10, 2026
Mo Sec State goes before Mo High Court today
The federal judge denies a request from Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to block his appearance before the Missouri Supreme Court this morning. Hoskins will appear in court at […]
Date published: September 10, 2026
Should private business owners be in competition with JCMO?
Should a city – owned facility undercut privately – owned venues that provide similar services? John Ruth, the owner of the Berry Barn Farms, a Cole County wedding facility , […]
Date published: September 10, 2026