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Missouri Governor Mike and First Lady Teresa Parson pose with the Lombardi Trophy at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City on June 27, 2023 (photo courtesy of the governor’s Flickr page) You have another opportunity today to have your photo taken with the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl 57 Lombardi …

A Columbia Police officer responds to Dove drive for Monday afternoon’s homicide (June 26, 2023 photo courtesy of Columbia Police Department Facebook page) The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Boone County Sheriff’s Department and Jefferson City Police are assisting Columbia Police with Monday’s homicide investigation on Dove drive. That’s north of …

The extreme drought and dry conditions all across Mid – Missouri is prompting cities and fire departments to issue burn bans. Bans are in effect in several towns including Fulton and Auxvasse. Open burning and shooting fireworks is already illegal this time of year in both Jefferson City and Columbia. …

Thousands of people attended 2022’s Salute to America event in Jefferson City (July 2022 file photo courtesy of Salute to America website) Mid-Missouri’s largest Independence Day celebration will take place on Tuesday July 4 in Jefferson City. This year’s “Salute to America” is a one-day event near the Missouri Capitol. …

Missouri state law currently only allows the state auditor to conduct an audit when citizens pass a petition to ask for one or when the political subdivision’s governing body approves a resolution asking for one. Senate Bill 222 would have allowed the Missouri state auditor’s office to go in and …

The state Department of Mental Health (DMH) will conduct an evaluation of 21-year-old Emma Adams to determine whether she is competent to proceed (January 2023 mug shot courtesy of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department website) A Boone County judge has rejected a request from an attorney for accused Columbia murderer …

The apparent attempted coup is Russia could cause a ripple effect throughout the region. Former Boone County Clerk Taylor Burks is a Naval Reserve Lt. Commander. He thinks the rebellion spearheaded by the Wagner (v) mercenary group is being felt next door … Burks adds that the US involvement in …

Five suspects are now charged in a weekend Jefferson City incident. Four of the five face weapons and other charges after allegedly threatening a man with guns at a home on Sue Drive. They were later arrested at Wal Mart and two guns believed used were seized. A woman with …

Central Missouri Honor Flight (CMHF) executive board president Mary Paulsell and her brother, CMHF vice president Steve Paulsell at Zimmer mid-Missouri studios (June 23, 2023 photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth) Leaders from the Central Missouri Honor Flight (CMHF) are thanking mid-Missouri residents and businesses for raising $126,678 during …

Jefferson City’s mayor and other council members have received complaints from downtown business owners about Bird scooters. Mayor Ron Fitzwater joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” to discuss scooters, affordable housing and the upcoming July 4 “Salute to America” event in Jefferson City. Mayor …