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Missouri Governor Mike Parson and U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) brief reporters and Wooldridge residents in front of the fire-damaged church on October 26, 2022 (photo courtesy of the governor’s Facebook page) Missouri’s governor is thanking first responders and volunteers who responded to Saturday’s devastating natural cover fire in the …

Columbia’s Jabberwocky Studios are located on Grand. Students explore the arts in-depth. This is resident artist Joe Schlottach (left) and Jason Stephens, a CARE intern (September 2022 photo courtesy of Jabberwocky founder Linda Schust) A popular Columbia nonprofit is now in its eighth year of providing youth and children with …

Ernie’s Cafe is located at 1005 East Walnut in downtown Columbia (October 2022 photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth) A popular Columbia restaurant will be featured Thursday evening on the “America’s Best Restaurant” segment. Ernie’s Café is located on East Walnut in downtown Columbia. It describes itself as Columbia’s …

Cole County Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman is excited about three low – income private apartment complexes planned for Jefferson City. He says when built they’ll offer about 120 – apartments to lower income workers … While Commissioners unanimously signed off on the ‘workforce housing’ plan, Mayor Carrie Tergin had to …

(AP) — In just 20 months, Republican Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has filed 25 lawsuits against Democratic President Joe Biden’s administration, challenging policies on COVID-19 vaccinations, climate change, immigration and education, among other things. It puts Missouri behind only Louisiana in the number of lawsuits against the Biden administration. …

Governor Mike Parson surveyed the damage from the wildfire that burned two dozen buildings in Wooldridge in Cooper County Saturday. The Governor says it’s fortunate there was no loss of life. The fire burned over 3000 – acres and even closed I-70 because of the heavy smoke.

Missouri’s Probation and Parole Board has issued a warrant for 32-year-old Christopher John Crane’s arrest (2021 mug shot courtesy of Missouri Department of Corrections spokeswoman Karen Pojmann) Columbia Police have identified the parolee who allegedly took a hostage Tuesday night before barricading himself inside a home near Douglass park for …

An aerial view of smoke from the Woolridge and Cooper County fire on October 22, 2022 (photo courtesy of 939 the Eagle listener Stephen McBee of MyStudioBee.com) Missouri’s governor will travel to rural Wooldridge Wednesday afternoon to tour damage from Saturday’s devastating natural cover fire. The Cooper County Fire Protection …

Columbia’s major Nifong project included numerous overlay, sidewalk and island improvements between Providence and Forum (2021 file photo courtesy of Columbia city spokeswoman Sydney Olsen) Columbia’s outgoing fifth ward councilman says his ward is best served by fresh ideas next year. Councilman Matt Pitzer is finishing his second three-year term. …

Residents along Columbia’s South Garth Avenue say speeding continues to be an issue (October 18, 2022 photo courtesy of Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan) Residents and motorists who travel on Columbia’s South Garth avenue have had their first opportunity to see plans to address speeding concerns. Columbia Public Works …