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The Missouri Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1923 in Jefferson City (photo courtesy of Chamber spokesman Jeff Haldiman) The state’s largest business organization is celebrating its 100th anniversary today at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is currently holding a new conference, …

This is an overhead view of the planned improvements on Columbia’s Forum Boulevard (file photo courtesy of Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan) Columbia’s fifth ward councilman-elect is focusing on public safety and infrastructure as he prepares to take office. Donald Waterman spoke on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”. …

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft presides over the Missouri House in Jefferson City on opening day of session on January 4, 2023 (file photo courtesy of Tim Bommel at House Communications) Missouri’s secretary of state is running for governor in 2024. Republican Jay Ashcroft made his official announcement early …

Jay Ashcroft throws his hat in the ring. Missouri’s Secretary of State says he will run for Governor in 2024. That sets up a GOP primary with already announced candidate Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe. Ashcroft is the son of former Governor and US Attorney General John Ashcroft.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson helps cut the ribbon at the Swift Foods plant in Moberly on May 24, 2021 (file photo courtesy of the governor’s Flickr page) Dignitaries from state, city and county government will be represented at this (Thursday) morning’s ribbon-cutting for Columbia’s new massive Swift Foods plant. The …

A man faces charges after making threats agains police and others. Clinton Lauby is accused of posting threats on social media targeting Columbia police, several businesses and even a national television celebrity. Police saw Lauby posted that he had a gun and said he would kill officers aan employees of …

President Joe Biden is offering federal help to tornado-damaged southeast Missouri, where at least five people have been killed in a devastating tornado. It happened in the small town of Glenallen, which is west of Cape Girardeau. Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced the president’s call, while speaking to townspeople and …

A Jefferson City will spend the next 30 – years in prison. Alfred Chism admitted to shooting Charon Session in 2018. Chism claimed he killed the Lincoln U student in self – defense. He was indicted on first degree murder charges, but pled guilty to second degree.

17 – percent of Cole County voters went to the polls. Ron Fitzwater is Jefferson City’s new mayor. He was the only candidate running. Jeff Ahlers defeats incumbent Ward 1 Councilman David Kemna. Aaron Mealy beats former councilman Edie Vogel in Ward 2. Scott Spencer is re-elected over Treaka Williams …

Here is the latest projection from the National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis (April 4, 2023 graphic courtesy of NWS St. Louis Twitter page) The National Weather Service (NWS) says there is still uncertainty about potential severe weather this afternoon in mid-Missouri. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Alex Elmore says …