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A pedestrian from mid-Missouri’s Fulton who was struck by a vehicle while walking on Route WW near Columbia has died. Missouri state troopers say 33-year-old Jesse Berger …
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(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses Speaker McCarthy and flood insurance on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) represents parts of Columbia as well as Ashland, Jefferson City, Fulton and O’Fallon. The Republican, who’s now in his eighth term …
Read More »President’s Day is a federal, Missouri and county holiday
Monday is President’s Day, also known as President George Washington’s birthday. It is a federal, Missouri state and county holiday. The federal President’s Day holiday is celebrated …
Read More »No bond for mid-Missouri man charged with sexually assaulting woman at a Columbia hospital
A man with ties to Columbia and Fulton accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a University Hospital bed remains jailed without bond tonight. 29-year-old Chance Lee …
Read More »Temperature to drop below 32 in Columbia by tonight; motorists urged to be cautious
Columbia Public Works crews are warning motorists that temperatures are expected to drop below freezing by about 7 o’clock tonight (Wednesday). Public Works spokesman John Ogan tells …
Read More »Mid-Missouri’s winter weather advisory begins tonight at 9
Columbia, Jefferson City and much of the 939 the Eagle listening area should see several inches of snow by tomorrow (Wednesday). The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses GOP-controlled U.S. House and Toys for Tots’ 75th anniversary on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Veteran U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) is about to start his eighth term on Capitol Hill, after winning re-election to his east-central Missouri district in November. …
Read More »Mid-Missouri food bank: food security “is running pretty rampant”
A non-profit organization that’s operated for 51 years in mid-Missouri’s Fulton says their food pantry is seeing a massive effect from supply shortage. They’re also seeing an increase …
Read More »Columbia and Jefferson City are under a frost advisory
A freeze warning is now in effect for Mexico, Laddonia, Macon and other northern towns in the 939 the Eagle listening area. The National Weather Service (NWS) …
Read More »Veteran Missouri lawmaker Basye accepting new position with area congressman’s office
A veteran mid-Missouri state lawmaker who’s served as the powerful Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chairman has accepted a new position. State Rep. Chuck Basye …
Read More »Large mid-Missouri factory searching for workers today
A large employer in Callaway County wants to hire at least 20 new production technicians, and they’re holding a career fair at their Fulton plant today (Wednesday). …
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 »Canceling student debt viewed with skepticism by Missouri Congressman Luetkemeyer
While details are still being worked on, PBS is reporting that President Joe Biden (D) is planning to move ahead on canceling some student loan debt. East-central Missouri …
Read More »Columbia’s new Mosers highlights major new developments near Scott Boulevard
The new Mosers grocery store near Scott Boulevard in west Columbia opens Wednesday morning at 6. The 30,000 square foot store is located on Faurot drive, in …
Read More »Thunderstorms likely tonight in mid-Missouri; severe threat will depend on instability
Mid-Missouri’s active weather pattern will continue for the next few days, with on and off again rain. There is a chance of severe thunderstorms in mid-Missouri tonight …
Read More »Missouri Congressman Luetkemeyer raising concerns about inflation
An east-central Missouri congressman who’s the top Republican on the U.S. House Small Business Committee is blasting the Biden administration over inflation. CNBC reports consumer prices rose …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia’s outgoing mayor reflects on his successes and disappointments in the past six years
Columbia’s outgoing mayor is leaving office on Monday afternoon, after serving two terms. Mayor Brian Treece tells 939 the Eagle that in his six years, he’s most …
Read More »Columbia use tax supporters say city needs revenue stream for public safety and roads
Columbia voters will head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots on a proposed local use tax involving online sales. If Proposition One is approved by voters, …
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 »Convicted Columbia murderer Joseph Elledge will serve his prison sentence in southeast Missouri’s Charleston
A Columbia man who was convicted of killing his wife in 2019 and burying her in Rock Bridge state park will serve his sentence at the state’s …
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