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Mizzou is still Columbia’s largest employer; VU now third on list

July 11, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

The University of Missouri is still Boone County’s largest employer, by far. Columbia’s Regional Economic Development Incorporated’s (REDI) website says Mizzou has 8,612 employees. It’s followed by the number two employer, which is University Hospital and Clinics, also known as MU Health Care. They have more than 5,200 employees. Columbia Public Schools (CPS) and the …

UPDATE: Four now dead after train derailment in northern Missouri; NTSB on-scene now

June 28, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

UPDATE: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has arrived on the scene of that deadly train derailment in northern Missouri’s Mendon. And Missouri state troopers now say four people have died in the incident. The fourth victim was a passenger on the train. HERE IS THE ORIGINAL TUESDAY STORY: State troopers say three people have …

Smith has serious concerns with Missouri’s proposed new congressional redistricting map; “it’s asinine”

May 16, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

A Columbia state lawmaker who serves on the Missouri House Elections and Elected Officials Committee is critical of the new congressional map approved by the Legislature, which splits Columbia and Boone County into two districts. State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) tells 939 the Eagle that it’s a terrible map. “Why would you split Columbia …

Murphy: Boone Hospital Center could be key issue in November’s presiding commissioner race

May 8, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

The publisher of Comobuz.com says there is some stress between Boone County Commissioners and Boone Hospital involving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Mike Murphy tells 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table” that the hospital is seeking $7-million in ARPA funds, while the county is moving slowly. He says the hospital could be an issue …