The National Weather Service (NWS) says rain lasted longer than expected overnight along the I-70 corridor in mid-Missouri, significantly limiting snow amounts in Columbia and Jefferson City. NWS …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia Police identify suspect in Break Time shooting that was captured on video
Columbia Police need your assistance in locating the suspect who allegedly shot a man Monday afternoon at the Break Time on busy Paris road. The incident was …
Read More »GOP lawmaker says his proposal rebuilds I-70 across Missouri, without raising taxes
A veteran state senator from eastern Missouri’s Weldon Spring has unveiled a proposal to rebuild heavily-traveled I-70 from Wentzville to Blue Springs, making it four lanes in …
Read More »(AUDIO) Former firefighter and current State Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Speed) discusses devastating Wooldridge fire on 939 the Eagle
State Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Speed) worked for the Columbia Fire Department for more than 20 years before being elected to the state Legislature from the Boonville area. …
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 »All available Missouri state troopers are on the road Friday
Extra Missouri state troopers are being stationed along I-70 and other major highways today (Friday), which is the start of the Memorial Day weekend. Missouri State Highway …
Read More »Columbia sees 4.9 inches of snow; higher amounts of Harrisburg and Higbee
Columbia received about five inches of snow Thursday evening and this (Friday) morning, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). NWS St. Louis meteorologist Jon Carney tells …
Read More »Missouri’s first responders praised by governor for response to this month’s snowstorm
Missouri’s governor is praising the dedication and work of the state Department of Transportation (MoDOT), State Highway Patrol and the Missouri National Guard in responding to the …
Read More »I-70 Rocheport bridge project has national significance, Missouri congresswoman says
A west-central Missouri congresswoman who serves on the House Agriculture Committee says the $240-million I-70 Rocheport bridge project is critical to the region. U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler …
Read More »UPDATE: Snow causes dozens of crashes in Columbia area
UPDATE: Boone County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to about a dozen snow-related crashes this morning, according to assistant fire chief Gale Blomenkamp. He tells 939 the Eagle …
Read More »Mid-Missourians stayed off the roads on New Year’s Day, leading to few ice-related crashes
Mid-Missourians followed the advice of the National Weather Service (NWS) and state troopers to stay home during the New Year’s Day winter storm. There was a winter …
Read More »Crowds line Columbia streets to honor fallen Boone County firefighter
More than 80 agencies from across Missouri were represented at Tuesday’s funeral for fallen Boone County Fire District assistant chief Bryant Gladney in Columbia. The funeral was held …
Read More »Tuesday funeral with full fire service honors planned for fallen Boone County Fire assistant chief Gladney
Mid-Missourians are being encouraged to stand along Tuesday afternoon’s funeral procession route for a fallen Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief. The funeral for assistant chief …
Read More »UPDATE: Boone County assistant fire chief killed in I-70 crash near Columbia
Boone County Fire Protection District officials say an assistant chief was killed in this morning’s horrific I-70 crash involving a tractor trailer near Columbia. Fire district officials …
Read More »Kawasaki to hold Columbia job event on Tuesday; looking for workers for Boonville plant
Boonville economic development officials are encouraging anyone interested in working at Kawasaki’s Boonville plant to attend a meet-and-greet Tuesday evening in Columbia. The event will be held …
Read More »MoDOT thanks Missourians for their patience during Sorrels overpass demolition
The heavily-damaged Sorrels overpass over I-70 just west of Columbia has been demolished, and traffic is flowing freely on this Monday morning. The state Department of Transportation …
Read More »Expect significant backups on I-70 near Kingdom City all weekend
With thousands of people heading to Columbia Friday and Saturday for state high school cross country championships, state transportation officials are warning you to expect significant delays …
Read More »Top Tracer golf coming to Columbia area in 2022
The national company Top Tracer golf plans to open next fall at Midway Golf and Games, which is near I-70 just west of Columbia. Tim Rost, who …
Read More »UPDATE: Both lanes of westbound I-70 have re-opened at Sorrels overpass near Columbia
Both westbound lanes of heavily-traveled I-70 at the Sorrels Overpass just west of Columbia have re-opened, after the state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) finished work on the …
Read More »UPDATE: MoDOT to accelerate bridge deck replacement at Sorrels overpass
The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says there is significant damage to the Sorrels overpass over I-70, just west of Columbia. A waste management truck’s arms struck …
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