You can expect a packed house at tonight’s Daniel Boone Regional Library board of trustees meeting in Columbia. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees …
Read More »(LISTEN): Easterseals Midwest says 987 children in Boone County have autism
An organization that supports more than 6,500 children and adults with disabilities in Missouri and two other states is pleased with the success of last week’s virtual …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County northern district commissioner Janet Thompson discusses federal ARPA dollars on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia has received $25 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, while Boone County has received $35-million in federal ARPA dollars. President Joe Biden signed …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone Electric Cooperative general manager Todd Culley appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia-based Boone Electric Cooperative was Missouri’s first electric coop. It was formed in 1936 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Rural Electrification Administration. Boone Electric today …
Read More »NWS: Columbia is more than seven inches above normal for August rainfall
Columbia’s heavy rains on Sunday tied a record from 1927. National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Fred Glass says Columbia received 1.9 inches of rainfall during …
Read More »(LISTEN): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses Columbia’s short-term rentals and Columbia/Boone County ARPA funding on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia has received $25-million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, while Boone County has received $35-million. President Joe Biden signed ARPA into law in 2021. …
Read More »UPDATE: Flash flood warnings for Boone and Cole counties have expired
A mid-Missouri highway used by many employees who work at Ameren’s Callaway Nuclear Energy Center remains closed this (Friday) morning due to flooding from heavy rains. Our …
Read More »UPDATE: National Weather Service requesting storm damage reports from mid-Missouri
The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has received reports of wind and hail damage from the storms overnight and this morning in mid-Missouri. The NWS …
Read More »UPDATE: NWS St. Louis says flash flooding is possible again tonight into Wednesday in central Missouri
Boone and Cole counties remain under a flood watch until 10 this (Tuesday) morning, while there are flood warnings to our west. The National Weather Service (NWS) …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone Electric Cooperative encourages other businesses to invest on Columbia’s Business Loop
Missouri’s first rural electric cooperative says they’re committed to staying at Columbia’s Rangeline and Business Loop intersection. Boone Electric Cooperative recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone Electric’s leader praises mid-Missouri contractors and workers for $29-million headquarters project
The chief executive officer of Boone Electric Cooperative publicly thanked his employees during this week’s ribbon-cutting for the Co-op’s $29-million new headquarters building. It’s on Columbia’s Rangeline, …
Read More »(AUDIO): Advocates say there are about 500 foster children in Boone County; Thursday fundraiser planned
A nonprofit that serves as a one-stop shop for mid-Missouri foster, adoptive and kinship families hopes for a good turnout for its Thursday evening fundraiser in Boonville. …
Read More »Mexico/Audrain County homes and cars have hail damage; utility poles snapped near Jefferson City
Authorities in mid-Missouri’s Mexico and Audrain County say significant hail on Thursday afternoon caused damage to numerous vehicles and homes. Mexico Public Safety Major Brice Mesko says …
Read More »(AUDIO): Mid-Missouri faces two potential severe weather threats today
The National Weather Service (NWS) says there is a conditional chance of severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon in mid-Missouri, including parts of Boone, Callaway, Audrain and Randolph counties. …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer discusses presidential race, CPS school board race and Amazon Ashland on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) represents parts of Columbia and Boone County in his sprawling district. He joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »Commerce bank one for one food drive with Zimmer Communications in mid-Missouri has raised at least $65,000
While final numbers are still being calculated, Wednesday’s 16th annual Commerce Bank one for one food drive with Zimmer Communications has raised more than $65,000. That word …
Read More »Kendrick praises partnerships that led to Columbia Regional Airport’s new terminal
The Democratic nominee for Boone County presiding commissioner describes Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal as a game-changer for the region. Former State Rep. Kip Kendrick …
Read More »Wednesday groundbreaking set for TopTracer Golf in Columbia
TopTracer Range will be building its second Missouri location just west of Columbia, at Midway Golf and Games. A groundbreaking event for the multi-million dollar facility is …
Read More »American Red Cross has volunteers from central Missouri in Puerto Rico and Alaska
Two mid-Missouri men are among the numerous American Red Cross volunteers providing disaster assistance and critical aid to storm victims in Alaska and Puerto Rico. American Red …
Read More »Missouri drought relief details could be announced today
Missouri’s Soil and Water Conservation Commission has called a special meeting for today (Monday) to consider aid for drought-impacted farmers and ranchers. Governor Mike Parson has …
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