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 …
Read More »UPDATE: Hundreds without power in mid-Missouri after overnight storms
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 …
Read More »Early morning storms prompt tornado warnings
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 …
Read More »Will a JCMO conference center find the clients it needs?
“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 …
Read More »UPDATE: Pre-trial conference in high-profile alleged Columbia hazing case delayed until Friday
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 …
Read More »Missouri GOP gubernatorial candidate to present his silver and gold legislation today
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 …
Read More »(Listen): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn discusses Danny’s law, budget and FRA on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
University of Missouri graduate State Rep. Travis Smith (R-Dora) has filed “Danny’s law” for the second straight year. It’s named for Columbia hazing victim Danny Santulli, who is now blind and cannot walk after the alleged October 2021 high-profile incident in Columbia. Representative Smith’s two-page bill would prevent someone from …
Read More »(LISTEN): Longtime Missouri Pork Association official retires, after 40-plus years of service
Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris Chinn, left, with Missouri Pork Association (MPA) executive director Don Nikodim at MDA headquarters in Jefferson City in September 2023 (file photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth) Missouri’s governor and the state agriculture director are praising the impact and legacy of longtime …
Read More »Big Lots will close its Columbia store on Nifong
The Big Lots on south Columbia’s Nifong will be closing. You will notice signs in front of the store and on the road (May 5, 2024 photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth) Columbia’s Big Lots in the Rock Bridge shopping center on Nifong is closing. The store at 505 …
Read More »Another round (or two) of severe weather is on the way
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the risk of severe storms tonight into Tuesday. High winds and a few tornadoes are possible with a heavy line of storms tracking in overnight. Our area should stay relatively quiet until Monday night. The best …
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