93.9 The Eagle – The News and Talk of Columbia, MO
The fastest-growing area of Columbia will have a brand-new fire station in a few months, along with 12 new firefighters to staff the station. That word from …
Read More »(AUDIO): Look for southwest Columbia’s new fire station to open this fall
Columbia’s city council discussing priorities on final day of Independence retreat
Columbia’s seven city council members are discussing alignment and priorities this morning, as they wrap up their two-day council retreat at the Stoney Creek Hotel in Independence. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s city manager touts EquipmentShare and Swift Foods; acknowledges staffing shortages in every department
Columbia’s city manager highlighted the city’s explosive growth during Wednesday’s state of the city address. De’Carlon Seewood tells reporters and residents that the city has already plotted …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor asks public for patience and grace, during use of force investigation
Columbia’s mayor has issued her first public statement since videos surfaced on social media of a Columbia police officer punching a subject who was on the ground …
Read More »(AUDIO): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses Columbia homeless issues and homeless camp news media coverage on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
939 the Eagle host Fred Parry, a former Boone County commissioner, blasted Columbia city officials during Saturday morning’s “CEO Roundtable” program, describing them as terrible communicators. Communication …
Read More »(AUDIO): Swift Foods to present $200,000 check to Columbia officials tonight
Columbia’s mayor is praising Swift Foods, which has invested $200-million into their new plant on Route B. Swift and JBS executives will be in Columbia this (Monday) …
Read More »Ribbon to be cut Thursday on Columbia’s $185-million Swift Foods plant
Dignitaries from state, city and county government will be represented at this (Thursday) morning’s ribbon-cutting for Columbia’s new massive Swift Foods plant. The $185-million plant is located …
Read More »Perennial roll cart issue to be voted on Monday by Columbia’s city council
A proposed roll cart trash collection system is set to be voted on by Columbia’s city council tonight. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe has said that trash was the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri’s attorney general calls on CPS parents to get involved
Missouri’s attorney general wants to see Columbia school board candidates make a campaign issue out of a recent drag queen performance at a Columbia diversity breakfast. Attorney …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s low unemployment rate highlighted by business leaders, who also face some labor shortages
Columbia’s unemployment rate continues to be one of the lowest in Missouri and the nation. Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) executive vice president Bernie Andrews says December’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): Presidential visits and academic success highlighted in CPS’ 150th anniversary
Missouri lawmakers, Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and Boone County commissioners have recently presented proclamations to Columbia Public Schools (CPS) to recognize the district’s 150th anniversary. The district …
Read More »CPS superintendent sends letter to parents after drag queen controversy; encourages return to civil conversation
The Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent has written a letter to CPS families that apologizes to parents frustrated about the level of communication regarding a January 19th …
Read More »Columbia Democratic lawmaker and former state party chair defend mayor from criticism over drag queen performance
“Nothing short of deplorable.” That’s how Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) describes Thursday’s Columbia diversity celebration that featured three drag queens who performed before 1,000 people, …
Read More »Missouri’s AG says Columbia drag queen performance likely violated state law; Councilwoman Waner slams Governor Parson
Missouri’s governor, attorney general and numerous GOP state lawmakers are slamming Thursday’s Columbia diversity celebration, which included three drag queens who performed before a sold-out crowd that …
Read More »125 mid-Missourians turn out for MLK memorial celebration in Columbia
About 50 mid-Missourians participated in last night’s MLK candlelight walk in downtown Columbia to reflect on the life of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King …
Read More »UPDATE: Two juveniles killed in Columbia apartment fire; investigation continues
Columbia officials say two juveniles have been killed in that overnight blaze at an apartment complex near Bernadette. Columbia fire chief Clayton Farr is not releasing the …
Read More »Columbia’s FUSUS camera plan defeated on a 4-3 vote
Columbia’s city council has narrowly rejected a proposal to allow the FUSUS camera system. Monday night’s vote was 4-3. Our news partner KMIZ reports the vote happened …
Read More »Treece, Buffaloe see bright future with new COU terminal
A former Columbia mayor describes Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal as a six-year project that culminated with the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony and first flight. Former …
Read More »Boone County’s outgoing presiding commissioner praises EquipmentShare expansion; says Chapter 100 has worked
Boone County’s presiding commissioner is praising EquipmentShare’s decision to build its $100-million new headquarters in Columbia. Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwill tells 939 the Eagle that it’s an …
Read More »EquipmentShare expansion is one of the largest expansions in Columbia history
Missouri Governor Mike Parson praises EquipmentShare’s decision to build its $100-million new headquarters in Columbia, describing it as great news for the entire state. Governor Parson (R) …
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