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Missouri’s governor: there’s no longer a need to live in a crisis mode over COVID

March 31, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

The governor says the COVID crisis is over in Missouri and that the state will shift to an endemic phase starting Friday morning. Governor Mike Parson made Wednesday’s announcement in Jefferson City, telling Capitol reporters that average daily COVID cases have declined by more than 98 percent. He also says hospitalizations are down 86 percent …

One for one food drive is Wednesday at Columbia Mall

December 13, 2021 By Brian Hauswirth

The Commerce Bank One for One food drive sponsored by Zimmer Radio Group is Wednesday from 6 am to 6 pm at Columbia Mall. You’ll hear live reports on 939 the Eagle during all 12 hours of the event. Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri President Lindsey Young Lopez tells 939 the Eagle that her …

Local COVID-19 update (August 23)

August 23, 2021 By Brian Hauswirth

Boone County health officials reported 79 new COVID cases on Friday. The health department says there are currently 617 active COVID cases, with 117 COVID patients hospitalized. Of those 117 patients, 16 are Boone County residents. The Boone County health department also reported two new deaths last week, bringing the county’s total to 133. The …