The Missouri House’s number two Republican says a shortage of new vehicles has led to a more than 20 percent increase in assessments for used vehicles. House …
Read More »Public hearing set for proposed restaurant on Columbia’s Scott Boulevard
Tonight (Thursday) is your opportunity to weigh in on a proposal to build a new restaurant and retail store near Scott Boulevard and Vawter School road in …
Read More »Zimmer radiothon raises $95,545 for Central Missouri Honor Flight
The president of the Central Missouri Honor Flight is thanking mid-Missourians for their generosity in Friday’s Diamond Pet Foods Honor Flight radiothon. It aired today from 6 …
Read More »Honor Flight Radiothon runs through 6 pm on 939 the Eagle
The Diamond Pet Foods Central Missouri Honor Flight Radiothon continues at this hour on several Zimmer radio stations in mid-Missouri, including 939 the Eagle. The Service Master …
Read More »Hoskins: sports wagering is a solution to funding Missouri veterans homes
A veteran Missouri lawmaker who’s in his 14th year in Jefferson City is frustrated by the Legislature’s failure to pass Sportsbook, which is sports wagering. Powerful Senate …
Read More »Court documents reveal few details into Tennessee murder of a Rock Bridge high school employee
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) tells 939 the Eagle that the investigation into Friday’s murder of a Columbia Rock Bridge high school employee at a rest …
Read More »NWS: Columbia/Jefferson City could see severe weather this evening
The National Weather Service (NWS) says while current ingredients are not there for severe weather in mid-Missouri, conditions are starting to become more favorable for that to …
Read More »Hail up to one inch in diameter possible overnight in central Missouri
Large hail and heavy rain is possible overnight in mid-Missouri, including in Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton. National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Marshall Pfahler tells …
Read More »NWS: Damaging winds possible during Friday’s storms across central Missouri
The National Weather Service (NWS) says there is an isolated risk for damaging winds in mid-Missouri this (Friday) afternoon and early this evening. That includes Columbia and …
Read More »Columbia teen charged in drive-by shooting expected to make his first court appearance on Tuesday
A Columbia teenager charged with Saturday afternoon’s drive-by shooting on Orchard Lane remains jailed without bond this morning, charged with three felonies. Boone County prosecutors have charged …
Read More »Rowden is hopeful about new Missouri congressional redistricting map
While Missouri is the only state in the nation that hasn’t approved a new congressional redistricting map, there is hope there can be a path forward in …
Read More »Tornadoes and hail are possible late Tuesday into Wednesday morning in mid-Missouri
While there are a few scattered showers this (Monday) morning across mid-Missouri, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Kansas City says there is no severe threat today …
Read More »Columbia man jailed without bond for infant child’s injuries
Court documents say a Columbia man who allegedly caused 41 rib fractures to his infant daughter in October injured her again twice in March, during supervised visits. …
Read More »UPDATE: Charles Erickson to be released from a Missouri prison in January
939 the Eagle News has confirmed that Missouri’s Probation and Parole Board has scheduled a January release date for Charles Erickson, the Columbia man who pleaded guilty …
Read More »Columbia voters will vote on two April use tax ballot measures
Columbia voters will cast ballots in April on a local use tax measure. If approved by voters, the local use tax would be enacted on purchases from …
Read More »UPDATE: Jefferson City’s Probation and Parole district office destroyed by fire
Jefferson City firefighters say the Missouri Probation and Parole district office on West Main is a total loss, after an overnight blaze that closed streets in the …
Read More »Columbia and Jefferson City are covered in separate winter weather advisories
The National Weather Service (NWS) has increased snow projection totals for mid-Missouri for Thursday and Friday. A winter weather advisory began at 9 am for Boone, Audrain …
Read More »Snow projection totals have increased for Columbia and Jefferson City
Snow is heading for most of mid-Missouri Thursday into Friday morning, including Columbia and Jefferson City. National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Melissa Byrd expects snow …
Read More »Dateline NBC to feature high-profile central Missouri murder case on Friday
A high-profile mid-Missouri murder case with ties to Columbia, Jefferson City and New Florence will be profiled Friday night in an all-new “Dateline NBC” episode. The case …
Read More »Big donations coming in for Miracles for Kids Radiothon; event goes until 6 pm Friday
The phone bank at Zimmer Radio’s 16th annual Missouri Credit Union Miracles for Kids Radiothon has been very active today, on this final day of the two-day event. …
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