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UPDATE: MU Health Care and Anthem fail to reach agreement; both sides criticize each other

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Columbia-based MU Health Care’s 1,200 providers, 80 clinics and seven hospitals will be out of Anthem’s commercial network, effective Tuesday. MU Health Care’s new Children’s Hospital in Columbia opened in June 2024 (2024 file photo courtesy...
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(LISTEN): Incoming CPS superintendent describes the community’s care for the district as strong and deep

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The incoming Columbia Public Schools (CPS) superintendent is pleased with the turnout at a recent community meet and greet at the Aslin building on West Worley. Dr. Jeff Klein will be CPS’ next superintendent, starting on...
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UPDATE: Columbia’s 2024 crime statistics released; CPD plans new crime dashboard soon

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While the number of crimes against property and society in Columbia decreased from 2023 to 2024, the number of murders increased. Columbia police chief Jill Schlude (2023 file photo courtesy of city of Columbia) Columbia police...
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(LISTEN): DNR says needles and human waste have been getting into a creek from Columbia homeless camp

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The city of Columbia says it’s resubmitted its plan to the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on the issue of human waste and trash from homeless camps getting into waterways like the Hinkson creek. Former...
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(LISTEN): New radios are key part of April bond issue in Boone County Fire Protection District

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A key component in April’s proposed $6-million bond issue in the Boone County Fire Protection District is $3.5 million for firefighter equipment like self-contained breathing apparatus and tri band radios. Crews from the Southern Boone...
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Chiefs Radio Network executive producer Dan Israel dies after battling cancer

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The Kansas City Chiefs have announced that longtime Chiefs Radio Network executive producer Dan Israel has passed away, after battling cancer. Longtime Chiefs Radio Network executive producer Dan Israel has passed away (graphic courtesy of...
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Missouri DNR director to be live Thursday on 939 the Eagle to discuss environmental impact of Columbia homeless camps

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We expect to learn new details Thursday morning about a state agency’s concerns about trash and human waste from Columbia homeless camps. Columbia firefighters responded to a fire at a homeless camp near Bass Pro...
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(LISTEN): Missouri’s attorney general says state will work to identify farmland owned by Chinese communist government, after federal judge’s ruling

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Missouri’s attorney general is praising a federal judge’s ruling in favor of the state’s $24-billion lawsuit against China. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey briefs reporters in Kansas City on October 30, 2023 (file photo courtesy...
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UPDATE: Mid-Missourians being urged to not burn today

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There is critical fire danger Tuesday across the entire 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area, including Columbia and Jefferson City. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis is urging mid-Missourians to not burn today...
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(LISTEN): $6-million bond issue on the April ballot for Boone County Fire Protection District

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Voters in the Boone County Fire Protection District will be casting ballots in April on a $6-million no tax increase bond issue. Fire district assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp emphasizes passage would not increase your taxes: “In...

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