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The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says mid-Missouri could see severe weather today (May 8, 2024 graphic courtesy of NWS St. Louis Twitter) The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail are potential threats across the entire 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri …

Join NewsRadio KWOS and local first responders on Saturday, June 1st as we honor the 422 brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice nearly 23 years ago.You do not need to be a first responder to climb! We encourage members of the community to join us as we honor those …

How would you like to put in a ten – minute work day and still get your per diem? Missouri Senate leadership pulled the plug on Monday’s session after only a few minutes. Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin gaveled work to a close after another exchange with Freedom Caucus Senator Bill …

A Columbia Police officer responds to a scene (June 26, 2023 file photo courtesy of Columbia Police Department Facebook page) A Columbia motorist who was seriously injured after being struck by an alleged wrong-way driver Friday afternoon on busy Highway 63 near the Conley road Walmart has been upgraded to …

Columbia-based Boone Electric crews have worked throughout the night to restore power in mid-Missouri (April 2024 file photo courtesy of Boone Electric Facebook page) Utility crews from Columbia-based Boone Electric Cooperative and from Ameren Missouri have restored power to hundreds of residents that have been impacted by overnight storms. Boone …

Boone Electric’s headquarters facility is located on Rangeline, near the Business Loop (April 26, 2023 file photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth) Linemen and women in mid-Missouri’s Boone, Randoloph and Cole counties are currently working to restore power to hundreds of residents. Boone Electric reports there are about 500 …

Last night’s storms spawned numerous tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings across the state. Winds topping 60 – miles per hour did some damage. Trees and utility poles came down blocking roads and causing power outages. There are reports of some damaged buildings. Another round of weather could be on the …

“IF you build it .. WILL they come?” That’s the question that’s been asked for years as Jefferson City seems to be finally zeroing in on building a real conference center. Mayor Ron Fitzwater works for the Missouri Pharmacy Association. He knows his members would use the facility … Jefferson …

The Boone County Courthouse is in downtown Columbia (2019 file photo from 939 the Eagle) 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 hearing for Friday afternoon at 1:30. The May …

State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) speaks on the Missouri Senate floor in Jefferson City on March 1, 2023 (file photo courtesy of Dean Morgan at Senate Communications) The well-known folk singer Burl Ives made silver and gold a household name when he sang “Silver and Gold” in 1964, as …