St. Louis’ first female mayor has been appointed to the UM Board of Curators, the governing body of the University of Missouri. Governor Mike Parson has appointed …
Read More »(LISTEN): Love Columbia co-founder Jane Williams appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Love Columbia says one in five Columbia residents live in poverty, adding that many others struggle to make ends meet. The organization’s website says they serve anyone …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia convention leader expects area hotels to sell out this weekend, due to Mizzou graduation
Look for heavy traffic around Mizzou’s Columbia campus today, tonight and all weekend. The University of Missouri will be conferring 5,600 degrees at 14 commencement ceremonies, starting …
Read More »Several thousand visitors heading to Columbia for Mizzou graduation ceremonies
Look for heavy traffic in Columbia over the next few days, with Mizzou’s commencement ceremonies. The University of Missouri will confer about 5,600 degrees during graduation ceremonies …
Read More »UPDATE: Pre-trial conference in high-profile alleged Columbia hazing case delayed until Friday
UPDATE: Both sides in a high-profile Columbia hazing case say they need a few more days for motions. Boone County Circuit Judge Kevin Crane has rescheduled the …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mizzou officials say alums are changing the world daily
(This is the second in a two-part series about Mizzou) Mizzou’s vice provost for undergraduate studies says the University of Missouri aims to support students as they …
Read More »Mizzou’s Drinkwitz excited about Thursday opener again this year
Mizzou’s football coach is excited about his team opening the 2024 season at home on a Thursday night, for the third straight year. The University of Missouri …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mizzou’s enrollment applications are at record-setting pace
The University of Missouri is ecstatic about a new career outcomes survey that shows more than 95 percent of recent Mizzou graduates found jobs, continued their education, …
Read More »Boone County’s unemployment rate hits three percent for first time since 2022
Boone County’s unemployment rate increased in January to three percent, according to Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) executive vice president Bernie Andrews. Mr. Andrews briefed business …
Read More »Nashville police search Cumberland River by boat in search for missing Mizzou student
Authorities in Nashville have been using boats, drones and helicopters in their extensive search for missing Mizzou student Riley Strain, who was last seen one week ago …
Read More »UPDATE: MUPD encourages anyone with information on missing student to contact them
The University of Missouri says it’s providing support and counseling in a search for a missing student who was last seen in Nashville, Tennessee. Mizzou says student …
Read More »(LISTEN): VP Culture’s Dr. Randal Weidenaar appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
VP Culture owner and organizational psychologist Dr. Randal Weidenaar has done workshops for numerous organizations, including the University of Missouri, Columbia-based EquipmentShare and MFA and for the …
Read More »CPD: Columbia has seen at least 31 fatal overdoses since 2022
Legislation requiring public institutions of higher education like Mizzou and Lincoln to have opioid overdose rescue kits available for public use on campuses has been heard by …
Read More »Missouri’s statewide tornado drill is Wednesday morning
Mizzou officials are encouraging you to practice tornado safety during this morning’s statewide tornado drill. Tornado sirens throughout the Show-Me State will sound at 11 am. Mizzou …
Read More »UPDATE: Columbia attorney will be city’s first housing director
A Columbia native who graduated from Rock Bridge high school and Mizzou has been named as the first director of the city’s new Housing and Neighborhood Services …
Read More »(LISTEN): Longtime Columbia banker says finance is emerging as key component of area economy
The traditional three pillars of Columbia’s economy have been education, health care and insurance. They still are in some ways, even with State Farm’s headquarters no longer …
Read More »Popular Columbia distillery closing next month
Columbia’s popular Dogmaster Distillery has announced on social media that it’s closing its doors at the end of February. Dogmaster Distillery made the announcement on its Facebook …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former Landmark Bank chairman/CEO appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
An annual tradition for 939 the Eagle host Fred Parry is to interview former Landmark Bank chief executive officer Jeff MacLellan on the final show of the …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri lawmakers, business leaders optimistic about bipartisan child care legislation
A veteran Missouri lawmaker who sponsored bipartisan child care tax credit legislation this year will pre-file the bill again on December 1. State Rep. Brenda Shields’ (R-St. …
Read More »Missouri has a child care crisis, top business group warns
The state’s most powerful business organization says the Show-Me State has a child care crisis that is costing Missouri more than $1-billion annually. Missouri Chamber of Commerce …
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