Utility crews from Columbia-based Boone Electric Cooperative are in northern Missouri’s Macon County this morning, trying to restore power to more than 1,000 residents. About 2,800 Macon …
Read More »Columbia’s Achterberg murder trial expected to take place next spring
A Columbia man charged with killing a man and then fleeing to Iowa will go on trial sometime in 2024. Boone County prosecutors have charged 38-year-old Mark …
Read More »Accused Columbia murderer Achterberg in court on Tuesday
A hearing is set for Tuesday afternoon for a Columbia man charged with murdering a man in 2021 and fleeing to Iowa after the homicide. A Boone …
Read More »UPDATE: Menards stealing suspect described as flight risk by court
Two suspects accused of stealing merchandise from numerous Menards stores in Columbia, Jefferson City and several states have been captured in eastern Missouri’s St. Peters. Jefferson City …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri sports wagering supporters say bill addresses compulsive gambling
Bipartisan sports wagering legislation is now heading to the Missouri Senate, after being approved by the House on a 118-35 vote. The 23-page House Bill 556 taxes sports …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Dan Houx (R-Warrensburg) discusses sports wagering legislation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Missouri House has voted 118-35 to give final approval to bipartisan sports wagering legislation. The bill taxes sports betting at 10 percent and those revenues would …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R-St. Peters) discusses sports wagering on 939 the Eagle
State Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R-St. Peters) has filed sports wagering legislation for the sixth straight year. Representative Christofanelli, a senior member of the Missouri House, tells 939 …
Read More »Missouri state troopers emphasizing slow down, move over law this Mother’s Day weekend
You’ll notice extra Missouri state troopers this Mother’s Day weekend, enforcing the slow down, move over law. Troopers are doing similar enforcement in several neighboring states, including …
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 …
Read More »UPDATE: Boone County judge rejects bond for Columbia-area murder suspect
A Columbia man charged with killing a man in Boone County in November remains jailed without bond. 36-year-old Mark Achterberg is charged with first degree murder for …
Read More »Boone County murder suspect may request bond reduction on Tuesday
An accused murderer from Columbia remains jailed without bond this (Tuesday) morning, after he fled to Iowa after the killing. 36-year-old Mark Achterberg is charged with first …
Read More »Columbia-area murder suspect remains jailed in Iowa; extradition hearing delayed
An arraignment date has not been set yet for an accused Boone County murderer. 36-year-old Mark Achterberg is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action …
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