Columbia-area motorists will see more changes this week as part of the massive $2.8 billion project to upgrade and expand I-70 between Blue Springs and Wentzville. Major work starts Wednesday on the Highway 63 bridge over I-70, which is causing changes. 939theeagle.com/modot-to-exten…

Congressman Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) represents Whiteman Air Force Base near Knob Noster, Columbia, Hallsville and Centralia on Capitol Hill. He praises Whiteman's 509th Bomb wing and spoke today on Fox News. 939 the Eagle, KSSZ in Columbia, Mo.

A bond hearing is set for Thursday for a Columbia man with a long criminal record charged with stomping on an unconscious man's head downtown. Graphic court documents say Daniel Dwyer assaulted the victim in broad daylight, in front of multiple officers. 939theeagle.com/update-columbi…

A Columbia nonprofit that battles domestic violence and stalking is invited you to Thursday's special open house for its new advocacy center. True North of Columbia is praising the generosity of Veterans United Foundation for making the facility happen. 939 the Eagle, KSSZ in Columbia, Mo. 939theeagle.com/listen-true-no…

UPDATE: A Columbia man charged with killing Hickman graduate Zarian Simpson last week was once charged with murdering a Kansas City marijuana dealer. Steven Paden, 34, is jailed without bond. Rev. James Gray tells me Paden is dangerous. 939 the Eagle, KSSZ in Columbia, Mo. 939theeagle.com/listen-columbi…

UPDATE: Authorities in mid-Missouri's Hallsville have not released the name of a construction worker killed in Monday's accident beneath a porch. The Boone County Fire says the adult male victim's body was found in a water-filled cistern. 939 the Eagle, KSSZ in Columbia, Mo. 939theeagle.com/update-constru…

UPDATE: Domestic violence continues to be a growing issue in Columbia/Boone County. True North of Columbia's executive director tells me they had about 500 hotline calls in May. That's the highest number they've ever seen. 939 the Eagle, KSSZ in Columbia, Mo. 939theeagle.com/listen-true-no…

A new Burlington store will be opening in Columbia next month. It will be next to the new Trader Joe's in the Shoppes at Stadium. 939 the Eagle, KSSZ in Columbia, Mo. 939theeagle.com/update-burling…

It's been two years ago this month that two teenagers were shot to death and four others wounded during a party at a vacant house near Columbia. No one has been arrested for murder. Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey has said the incident was gang-related. 939theeagle.com/2023-gang-rela…

Missouri U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R) is live now on 939 the Eagle, KSSZ in Columbia, Mo., News Radio KWOS in Jefferson City and KWTO 93.3 FM - 560 AM - News - Analysis - Opinion in Springfield.

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R) says President Trump's instinct is peace, not endless wars. Senator Schmitt, who serves on the Armed Services Committee, tells "Wake Up Missouri" he'll travel to Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster to thank B-2 pilots involved in the mission to Iran

An employee at a staffing agency in Columbia that worked with the city of Columbia and numerous industries tells me they've closed their doors "for now." PeopleReady's office could be serviced by the Springfield office. 939 the Eagle, KSSZ in Columbia, Mo. 939theeagle.com/update-peopler…

Day three in a high-profile Columbia murder trial is about to start. The case involves a deadly shootout outside Plush Lounge. A witness who testified and admits firing two shots says the shootout sounded like a war.