West-central Missouri’s sprawling fourth congressional district was strongly Democratic for decades. It was represented for 34 years (1977-2010) by the late U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Lexington), and also had then-State Sens. Jim Mathewson (D-Sedalia) and Harold Caskey (D-Butler). Today, the fourth is solidly Republican. Fourth district GOP candidate Taylor Burks, a former Boone County clerk, …
Public hearing set for proposed restaurant on Columbia’s Scott Boulevard
Tonight (Thursday) is your opportunity to weigh in on a proposal to build a new restaurant and retail store near Scott Boulevard and Vawter School road in Columbia. The Planning and Zoning commission has scheduled a 7 o’clock hearing at city hall. HTG Development wants to build a new 6,000 square foot commercial building at that …
Flash flood warning for northern Missouri’s Macon and Marceline
While Columbia, Jefferson City and much of mid-Missouri has been dry this (Thursday), morning, heavy rain has been falling overnight in some of our northern counties. National Weather Service (NWS) Kansas City meteorologist Sarah Atkins tells 939 the Eagle that the Moberly area has received about two inches of rain overnight, and there are pockets …
Derek Dooley and UM Board of Curators reach settlement; bench trial canceled
Online court records show former Mizzou football offensive coordinator Derek Dooley and the UM Board of Curators have reached a settlement in Mr. Dooley’s lawsuit. It’s unclear what that settlement involves, and Boone County Circuit Judge Brouck Jacobs is keeping the case open, pending the dismissal by Dooley. He’s the plaintiff. Dooley was Mizzou’s offensive …
(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) discusses his U.S. Senate campaign on “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) is one of 21 primary candidates seeking Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination in August. Congressman Long tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” that it will be difficult for him to win the nomination. He’s blasting former U.S. Sen. Jack Danforth (R), saying Danforth is doing all he can to …
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