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A broadcast studio at Zimmer Radio in Columbia (October 14, 2023 photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth) You will notice an alert on your cell phone early this afternoon. It’s part of federal government’s nationwide emergency alert system test. 939 the Eagle and Zimmer Radio chief engineer Mike Mayfield says the test will be conducted by the Federal Emergency …

Tiger Talk airs Tuesday evenings from 7-8 at Bud’s Classic BBQ in downtown Columbia (graphic courtesy of Mizzou Athletics) Bud’s Classic BBQ in downtown Columbia is expected to be packed for tonight’s popular “Tiger Talk” radio show, ahead of Saturday morning’s Top 25 showdown between Mizzou and LSU. The 21st ranked Missouri Tigers beat Vanderbilt 38-21 last Saturday in Nashville, …

The MU Research Reactor (MURR) in Columbia was built in 1966 (2023 photo courtesy of MU News Bureau associate director Uriah Orland) Missouri’s governor predicts the $20-million expansion of the MU Research Reactor (MURR) in Columbia will change the world in the future. Governor Mike Parson tells reporters he’s thrilled that the three-story addition will expand MURR’s research and medical …

Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe takes a selfie with Missouri Governor Mike Parson at the I-70 bill-signing ceremony in MACC’s Columbia parking on August 15, 2023 (file photo courtesy of the governor’s Flickr page) Columbia’s mayor says she’s done talking about community violence and wants to see action. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe is proposing the creation of a new Office of Violence …

A man currently out on bond for kidnapping and assault charges in Cole County is now charged with Saturday night’s shooting of a man at a Columbia park. Boone County prosecutors have charged 23-year-old Terron Shelton with first degree assault and armed criminal action. Shelton hasn’t been arrested yet. He’ll be jailed without bond when he’s captured. A motion from …