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 »Mid-Missouri’s flood watch expires; more storms expected tonight
While the flood watch for the entire 939 the Eagle listening area has now expired, there are two flood warnings that remain in effect in mid-Missouri. They …
Read More »UPDATE: No reports of major storm damage in mid-Missouri; storms much worse toward St. Louis
While mid-Missouri saw a number of severe thunderstorm warnings this weekend, there are no reports of major damage. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis issued …
Read More »(AUDIO): Excelsior Springs state lawmaker seeking state Senate seat that includes mid-Missouri
A state lawmaker from western Missouri’s Excelsior Springs has formally announced his candidacy for a state Senate seat that includes three mid-Missouri counties. State Rep. Doug Richey …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri’s Hoskins hopes to become secretary of state
A state senator who represents three mid-Missouri counties in the 939 the Eagle listening area is running for secretary of state next year. State Sen. Denny Hoskins …
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 »Boone and Cole counties included in Missouri governor’s drought order
Missouri’s governor has signed an executive order declaring a drought alert for 53 counties in southern and mid-Missouri, including Boone, Cole and Cooper counties. Governor Mike Parson …
Read More »Crash in mid-Missouri’s Howard County kills two
Two young Boonville residents have been killed in a one-vehicle crash in Howard County. State troopers say the one-vehicle crash happened Monday afternoon on Highway 124, when …
Read More »Boone Electric asking customers to conserve energy
Columbia-based Boone Electric Cooperative is warning its members in six mid-Missouri counties that energy supplies could be tight today (Thursday) and tomorrow, and they’re asking members to conserve …
Read More »Heavy rain prompts several overnight flood warnings in central Missouri
Flash flood warnings remain in effect for several mid-Missouri counties, due to Tuesday’s heavy rain that continued overnight through this (Wednesday) morning. National Weather Service (NWS) St. …
Read More »Boone Electric’s new Columbia headquarters expected to be done by late summer or early fall
Despite numerous snow and ice storms in February and last week’s winter storm, construction progress continues on Boone Electric Cooperative’s new headquarters in Columbia. Coil Construction is …
Read More »Well-known businessman leading committee supporting Boone County’s local use tax ballot measure
Supporters of an April Boone County use tax ballot measure say Boone is the last county among its contiguous counties to approve a use tax. Boone County …
Read More »Hoskins says sports wagering and slot machine legislation would bring millions of dollars to Missouri
The Missouri Senate Economic Development Committee chairman supports an all-inclusive gaming agenda this year, including sportsbook and slot machines. State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) tells 939 the …
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