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(LISTEN): Veteran Columbia Ronald McDonald House executive director to retire in December: “It’s just time”

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The longtime executive director of Columbia’s Ronald McDonald House retires at the end of the year. Longtime Ronald McDonald House Mid-Missouri executive director Terri Gray retires at the end of December (2026 photo courtesy of...
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(LISTEN): Columbia’s city council will meet just once in July, due to renovations of council chambers

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Monday evening’s Columbia city council meeting is canceled, due to renovations of the council chambers. City spokesman Christopher Ave says construction is continuing at city hall. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe spoke to 939 the Eagle News...
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Most Missouri state and Columbia offices closed Friday; Columbia parking meters will not be enforced during Fourth of July weekend

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Most Missouri state and county offices are closed Friday to observe the Fourth of July holiday. Most state offices are closed except emergency services like the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Fourth of July is...

JCFD Captain moves up the ranks

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A promotion at the Jefferson City Fire Department. Captain Ryan Lock is the department’s new Division Chief. He replaces Division Chief Jason Turner who retired. Lock has been with Jefferson City Fire for 16 –...
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(LISTEN): Four citations issued by CPD at Wednesday’s protest involving Columbia’s new pedestrian safety ordinance

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Columbia Police issued four citations to panhandlers Wednesday morning at the Business Loop and Providence who were protesting the city’s new pedestrian safety ordinance. A pedestrian walks on Columbia’s Business Loop near McDonald’s in October...
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Avenue of Flags up in mid-Missouri’s Centralia; nearly 700 American flags flying

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669 American flags are flying proudly on this Thursday morning ahead of the Fourth of July holiday in mid-Missouri’s Centralia. It’s called the Avenue of Flags and it’s located near busy Highway 22. Centralia deputy...
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(LISTEN): You’ll see many American flags at Saturday’s Fourth of July parade in Ashland

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Saturday morning’s Fourth of July parade in Ashland is expected to draw crowds from across mid-Missouri. American flags flying in mid-Missouri (file photo) This year’s theme is “Ashland celebrates America” to enjoy America’s 250th birthday. Parade...

Looks like it will cost you more to keep the A/C turned on

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Up and up. Ameren wants to raise your electric bill. The $340 – million rate hike would raise the average Missouri customer’s bill by $13 – a month. The Public Service Commission will have to...
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(LISTEN): Missouri State Highway Patrol is participating in Operation CARE this Fourth of July weekend

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You’ll notice extra Missouri state troopers on highways and lakes starting Thursday and throughout the entire Fourth of July holiday weekend. Missouri State Highway Patrol vehicles outside the Statehouse in Jefferson City (2025 file photo...
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(LISTEN): Columbia’s new pedestrian safety ordinance draws protest at one busy intersection; at least one citation issued

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Columbia Police issued at least one citation and several warnings to panhandlers Wednesday morning at the Business Loop and Providence who were protesting the city’s new pedestrian safety ordinance. A pedestrian walks on Columbia’s Business...

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