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02/09/2025

UPDATE: The National Weather Service (NWS) has tweaked its forecast for Columbia and mid-Missouri for Monday night into Tuesday. 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth reports the best chance of snow this week will be all day Wednesday. Keep your radio tuned to 939 the Eagle for updated forecast information:

While parts of mid-Missouri could see up to an inch of snow late Monday night into Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) says the best chance of snow this week will happen Wednesday across the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says much of mid-Missouri could…

02/08/2025

We're counting down the days to one of our biggest events of the year, the 19th annual Missouri Credit Union Miracles for Kids Radiothon. Every year this event provides us with the opportunity to take a step back from our busy lives and listen to the powerful messages of some of the bravest kids out there. Your generous support over the years has helped the MU Health Care Children's Hospital make improvements, but our continued support is needed. Hear their powerful stories, as well as stories from hospital staff, and make a difference in our community February 20th and 21st.

02/07/2025

Columbia Rock Bridge graduate and NASCAR legend Carl Edwards will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame tonight in Charlotte. Do you have any favorite memories of any of his races or meeting him?

A legendary NASCAR driver and Columbia native who began his career as a substitute teacher will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame Friday night in Charlotte, North Carolina. Columbia native and NASCAR legend Carl Edwards will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame tonight in Charlotte (photo...

02/07/2025

UPDATE: The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis tells 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth that multiple rounds of winter weather are possible next week in mid-Missouri. Snow, freezing rain and sleet are possible Monday evening into Tuesday:

The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says snow, sleet and freezing rain are all possible in the Columbia area and across mid-Missouri on Monday evening into Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis says snow, freezing rain and sleet are possible in mid-Missouri Monday even...

02/07/2025

Look for a bipartisan foster care bill to be the first bill sent from the Missouri House to the Senate next week. House Speaker Dr. Jonathan Patterson (R-Lee's Summit) joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

Missouri’s House Speaker expects bipartisan foster care legislation he’s championed to be the first House bill sent to the Senate next week in Jefferson City. State Rep. Dr. Jonathan Patterson (R-Lee's Summit) is escorted into the chamber to be sworn-in as Missouri House Speaker (January 8, 2025...

02/07/2025

UPDATE: A former Columbia man faces a potential life prison sentence, after being convicted of the 1984 abduction, r**e and throat-slashing of a 17-year-old Hickman student:

A Boone County jury deliberated for about two hours on Thursday before convicting a former Columbia man of the gruesome 1984 abduction, r**e and throat-slashing of a 17-year-old Hickman student. 61-year-old James Frederick Wilson has been convicted of forcible r**e and first degree assault (mug shot...

02/06/2025

UPDATE: Today is day three in the trial involving a high-profile 1984 Columbia abduction, r**e and throat-slashing. The jury is expected to get the case today:

A jury at the Boone County Courthouse will hear from additional witnesses on Thursday morning in day three of a case involving a 1984 Columbia abduction, r**e and throat-slashing. 61-year-old James Frederick Wilson is on trial at the Boone County Courthouse (mug shot courtesy of the Boone County She...

02/06/2025

The longtime Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) president has been honored by Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and the city council. Air service was one of Stacey Button's top priorities:

The retiring Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) president has been honored by Columbia’s city council. Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, left, presents a resolution of appreciation to retiring Columbia REDI president Stacey Button (February 3, 2025 photo courtesy of Columbia...

02/06/2025

A $2-million grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is aimed at promoting the healthy social and emotional development of Missouri's children:

A University of Missouri School of Medicine researcher who oversees the Center for Child Well-Being in Columbia has received a $2-million from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). MU's Center for Child Well-Being is located in Columbia (photo courtesy of MU Health Care'...

02/06/2025

UPDATE: A Columbia man with a criminal record is jailed without bond for this week's alleged kidnapping incident at a Mizzou sorority in Greek Town. Court documents quote the suspect as saying he thought he "was being chased by people who wanted to kill him." 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth reports 41-year-old Jeffrey Wheeland Jr. has multiple previous convictions:

A Columbia man remains jailed without bond after allegedly forcing his way into a Mizzou sorority house, assaulting someone and locking himself in a room with a female victim while holding knives. 41-year-old Jeffrey Wheeland is jailed without bond in Boone County (February 2025 mug shot courtesy of...

02/06/2025

Wake Up Missouri

02/06/2025

Missouri's new lieutenant governor hopes some state agencies and departments follow his office's lead in requiring employees to work in the office rather than remotely:

https://939theeagle.com/listen-missouris-lieutenant-governor-hopes-state-departments-follow-his-lead-on-working-in-the-office

Immediate senior staff members at the Missouri lieutenant governor’s office will soon be required to work in the office five days a week. Missouri Lieutenant Governor Dave Wasinger, right, listens as Governor Mike Kehoe delivers his first State of the State address in Jefferson City (January 28, 2...

02/05/2025

The Boone County Joint Communications director tells 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth that the fiber cut that impacted Columbia 911 service also impacted 911 centers in Audrain and Callaway counties:

Boone County Joint Communications says their backup systems functioned as intended, after a fiber cut near Jefferson City impacted 911 service in the Columbia area for more than 12 hours. Boone County Joint Communications is located near the Boone County Sheriff's Department (photo courtesy of Joint...

02/05/2025

The red-hot Mizzou men's basketball team will battle #4 Tennessee tonight in Knoxville. Tipoff is set for 6 pm central time at Thompson-Boling arena:

It’s a top-15 clash Wednesday night in Knoxville as Rick Barnes’ #4 Tennessee Volunteers welcome #15 Mizzou to Thompson-Boling arena. Mizzou men's basketball coach Dennis Gates attends the bipartisan NIL bill-signing ceremony at Mizzou's Memorial Stadium (August 15, 2023 file photo from 939 the ...

02/05/2025

UPDATE: The victim in a 1984 Columbia abduction, r**e and throat-slashing took the witness stand on Tuesday. 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth was in the courtroom:

A Boone County jury listened to emotional testimony Tuesday from a former Columbia resident who was abducted, r**ed and had her throat slashed in a case that went cold for almost four decades. The Boone County Courthouse is in downtown Columbia (2019 file photo from 939 the Eagle) The victim…

02/05/2025

UPDATE: The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has issued a winter weather advisory for FIVE mid-Missouri counties: Audrain, Boone, Randolph, Monroe and Chariton counties. Freezing rain is possible today in the Columbia and Mexico areas:

The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has issued a winter weather advisory for Wednesday for five counties in the 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has added Audrain and Boone counties to the advisory area (February 5, 2025 graphic c...

02/04/2025

Join us on February 20th and 21st for the Missouri Credit Union Miracle's For Kids Radiothon and give generously to help kids right here in our Mid-Mo community! All donations stay local with the MU Children's Hospital, a proud member of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Tune in both days from 6am-6pm and make a difference with 93.9 The Eagle!