Columbia had another bloody week last week, with two brutal homicides and another suspect charged with threatening to cut the heads off of children at the Islamic …
Read More »(LISTEN): Northern district Boone County commissioner race has two well-known candidates
A senior member of the Missouri House will challenge 12-year incumbent Boone County northern district commissioner Janet Thompson this fall. State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is …
Read More »Anti-hazing legislation to be heard this morning by Missouri House committee
A Missouri state lawmaker who graduated from Mizzou says he wants to prevent a situation like Danny Santulli’s alleged Columbia hazing incident from ever happening again. State …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood is celebrating his second anniversary on the job. He became city manager in January 2022. Mr. Seewood joined host Fred Parry in-studio …
Read More »UPDATE: DLR Group chosen as consultant for Mizzou’s north concourse improvement project at Faurot
Kansas City-based DLR Group has been chosen as the architect/engineering consultant for Mizzou’s Memorial Stadium north concourse improvement project in Columbia. The UM board of curators met …
Read More »“Wake Up Mid-Missouri” producer Adkisson honored as part of 30 Under 30
The “Missouri Times” publication has recognized 939 the Eagle “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” producer Hannah Adkisson and 29 others as their 30 under 30 honorees. The 30 were …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Mall adding Rally House; looking to add new restaurants
While a number of malls around the nation are dying, Columbia Mall is adding stores and is currently at 90 percent of where it was before the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Homelessness will be major focus of Columbia business leaders when they travel to Madison
Columbia business leaders and elected officials will travel to Madison, Wisconsin for September’s leadership visit. Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick announced the visit during this …
Read More »More than 1,000 visitors expected to be in Columbia this weekend for Special Olympics
Columbia’s hotels, restaurants and stores will be extra-busy tonight, tomorrow and Sunday, as the Special Olympics Missouri state summer games get underway. The opening ceremony is tonight …
Read More »(AUDIO): Special Olympics Missouri needs volunteers for state summer games
More than 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across Missouri are expected to be in Columbia for the Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games next …
Read More »(AUDIO): Happiness and tears this weekend for Columbia College’s 312 graduates
More than 300 students on Columbia College’s main campus graduated this weekend and are now heading out into the world. Many have jobs lined up, while others …
Read More »(AUDIO): Calendar President and co-founder John Hall appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry describes Columbia businessman John Hall as a serial entrepreneur. The Peoria, Illinois native started selling popcorn door-to-door as a first-grader and worked …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia School Board vice president Chris Horn appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia School Board vice president Chris Horn is seeking his second three-year term on the board. Mr. Horn was first elected in 2020. He joined host Fred …
Read More »Kendrick praises partnerships that led to Columbia Regional Airport’s new terminal
The Democratic nominee for Boone County presiding commissioner describes Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal as a game-changer for the region. Former State Rep. Kip Kendrick …
Read More »Familiar name in Columbia municipal government is now deputy city manager
A familiar name in Columbia and in local government is the new deputy city manager. Mike Griggs, who had been serving as acting deputy city manager since …
Read More »Columbia man faces potential life sentence for sexually assaulting two women
A Columbia man is facing a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted on all seven counts involving the robbery and sexual assaults of two sex workers in …
Read More »Mizzou’s research reactor to receive 40,000 square foot addition
A $20-million addition to the Mizzou research reactor in Columbia has been approved by the UM Board of Curators. The board voted Thursday to approve the 40,000 square …
Read More »CPD: foul play is not suspected in veteran Boone County prosecutor’s death
Columbia’s police chief has announced the death of longtime Boone County prosecutor Dan Knight at his home on Memorial Court, near South Providence. Police Chief Geoff Jones …
Read More »Disabled mid-Missourians assisting Columbia businesses with subcontracting work
(This is the second part of a two-part series on the impact of CMSE in Columbia and in central Missouri) A growing number of Columbia-area businesses are …
Read More »Hoskins: sports wagering is a solution to funding Missouri veterans homes
A veteran Missouri lawmaker who’s in his 14th year in Jefferson City is frustrated by the Legislature’s failure to pass Sportsbook, which is sports wagering. Powerful Senate …
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