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 …
UPDATE: National Weather Service investigating storm damage in rural Cooper County
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Kansas City has not made a determination yet into whether it was a tornado that caused Tuesday night’s damage in rural Cooper County. Emergency management officials in Cooper County tells 939 the Eagle that the storm knocked some power lines down near Billingsville, and caused roof damage in Pilot Grove. …
Winter storms closes schools across entire mid-Missouri listening area
The winter storm has forced most school districts in central Missouri to cancel classes again for today (Thursday). Columbia Public Schools (CPS), Jefferson City Public Schools (JCPS) and Southern Boone R-1 are not in session today, citing the inclement weather. Other districts are also emphasizing the unsafe travel conditions. Numerous smaller districts are also canceled today, …