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A doctor and nurse in mid-Missouri’s Mexico hope to open a brand-new 65,000 square feet hospital in the next 16 months. The town has been without a …
Read More »Funding efforts are underway for a new hospital in Mexico, Missouri
(AUDIO): Former mid-Missouri hospital employee says money was taken out of check, but company didn’t pay premiums
A former employee of the now-closed Mexico hospital says she has thousands of dollars in medical bills that she didn’t expect. Marissa Hagedorn has a two-year-son with …
Read More »(AUDIO): State lawmaker says MoDOT is already starting to remove dead deer, ahead of legislation
A mid-Missouri state lawmaker says recent legislation approved by a House committee has prompted state transportation officials to prioritize removing dead deer and large dead animals from …
Read More »Missouri House committee to vote Thursday on deer legislation
A mid-Missouri lawmaker says a bill is needed requiring the state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to remove and bury dead deer found on roads or highways large …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) discusses dead wildlife legislation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) says there’s a “food fight” between the Missouri Department of Conservation and the state Department of Transportation (MODOT) over which agency should …
Read More »NWS says unexpected rain has limited snow totals in Columbia
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 »Missouri health officials deny reinstatement of operating licenses for two rural mid-Missouri hospitals
A state lawmaker from mid-Missouri’s Mexico says Platinum Health has not made required major repairs to the now-closed Mexico and Fulton hospitals. State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) …
Read More »Murder conviction upheld in high-profile mid-Missouri case featured on ABC’s “20/20”
An appeals court has upheld a mid-Missouri man’s murder conviction in a high-profile case that received national media attention. The case has ties to Moberly, Mexico, Columbia …
Read More »(AUDIO): Rost Enterprises executives outline TopTracer golf development plans on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
The new president of Rost Enterprises says the popular Midway Golf and Games just west of Columbia draws customers from St. Louis, Kansas City and rural towns …
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 »CPD: Fentanyl in Columbia is likely coming from China, via Mexico
Columbia Police are warning that fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the city are on pace to exceed last year’s numbers. CPD assistant chief Jeremiah Hunter tells 939 the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia assistant police chief Hunter discusses overdose deaths on 939 the Eagle
Columbia assistant police chief Jeremiah Hunter says Columbia has had at least 25 overdose deaths this year, and most if not all of them are fentanyl-related. Columbia …
Read More »Ground broken on key $30 million health-related project at Mizzou
Mizzou officials are praising a planned $30-million renovation and expansion of a key building at MU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. The University broke ground on Friday afternoon …
Read More »Mexico town leaders to join MU Health executives at Tuesday grand-opening of medical building
A Tuesday grand-opening celebration is planned for MU Health’s new medical building in mid-Missouri’s Mexico. The event begins at 9:30 am. Columbia-based MU Health’s south Clark medical …
Read More »MU Health’s new clinic in mid-Missouri’s Audrain County opens
MU Health Care says the opening of its family medicine clinic in mid-Missouri’s Mexico highlights its commitment to expand access to health care in rural communities like …
Read More »UPDATE: Power restored at Columbia’s Truman VA hospital
UPDATE: Truman VA hospital spokesman Jeff Hoelscher tells 939 the Eagle that regular power has been restored. He also emphasizes that today’s scheduled medical procedures are postponed …
Read More »15 nations represented in Columbia College’s graduating class
More than 400 graduates will be walking at Saturday’s commencement ceremonies at Columbia College. 68 of them are nursing students who will also receive their nurse’s pin on …
Read More »Missouri fourth congressional district GOP candidate Bill Irwin emphasizes border security on “Wake Up Columbia”
Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Bill Irwin is emphasizing border security in his campaign for west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district seat. He’s seeking the GOP nomination. During a …
Read More »Jim Butler relocates two Mexico dealerships to Centralia; $3-million expansion planned
The Jim Butler Auto Group plans to hire 50 new employees at its Centralia facility, after its purchase of two Auffenberg dealerships in nearby Mexico. Both of …
Read More »Breed-specific dog legislation issue is back before Missouri lawmakers in 2022
Legislation that would prohibit towns and cities from regulating dogs in a breed-specific manner will be heard Thursday morning by a Missouri House committee in Jefferson City. …
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