GoCOMO is offering free shuttles to and from tonight’s Mizzou opener against South Dakota (2022 file photo courtesy of Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan) Officials from Columbia’s bus system are encouraging you to ride a free shuttle to and from this evening’s Mizzou game at Faurot Field. GoCOMO is providing free shuttles starting at 4:30 pm, ahead of the …
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(LISTEN): Missouri Task Force One members say Maui deployment was challenging but rewarding
26-year Missouri Task Force 1 veteran Cathy Schiltz and her dog Matty are back in Columbia, after a deployment to Maui (August 29, 2023 photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth) This month’s horrific Maui wildfires were the deadliest in modern U.S. history, with the death toll now at least 115. Six members of Columbia-based Missouri Task Force One (MO-TF1) …
Read More »Mizzou officials preparing for traffic impact from rare Thursday night game
Mizzou fans cheer on the Tigers at Faurot Field in Columbia (file photo courtesy of Mizzou athletics spokesman Ryan Koslen) The University of Missouri is requesting all employees who work on-campus in non-public roles to work remotely Thursday, starting at noon. That’s to accommodate the increased traffic with Mizzou football’s season opener tomorrow night. Kickoff is set for 7 at …
Read More »(LISTEN): Efforts underway to try to obtain federal funding for Jefferson City tri-level project
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) represents all or part of 39 northern Missouri counties (2023 photo courtesy of Congressman Graves’ website) A powerful northern Missouri congressman who chairs the U.S. House Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill is trying to obtain federal funding to help replace Jefferson City’s aging tri-level. U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) tells 939 the Eagle that he’s …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) discusses Missouri legislative priorities on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. David Tyson Smith’s (D-Columbia) district is primarily in north Columbia, but he also represents some areas south of I-70 as well. Representative Smith joined us live this morning in-studio on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri.” He says the transgender issue is being used as a “wedge” issue by some in Jefferson City. Representative Smith tells listeners that …
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