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Cole County judge: Binder Park trail suspect is a danger to the community

The Cole County Circuit Court describes 26-year-old Jacob Beul as a danger to the community (May 11, 2023 mug shot courtesy of the Cole County Sheriff’s Department) Court documents say a Jefferson City man who allegedly tried to rape and sodomize a woman who was walking along a secluded trail at Binder park were complete strangers. Cole County Judge Brian …

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Columbia MKT trail suspect makes initial court appearance

Boone County prosecutors have charged 30-year-old Michael Tyrone Council with two counts of attempted rape and misdemeanor property damage (May 2023 mug shot courtesy of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department website) A Columbia man charged with attempting to rape two women along the MKT trail on Monday afternoon has appeared in court for his initial arraignment. 30-year-old Michael Council is …

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UPDATE: Columbia’s Plush Lounge to close indefinitely, following deadly shooting

A Columbia lounge that was the scene of Sunday morning’s deadly shooting has announced that they’ll close indefinitely while they work diligently with local authorities. Five people were shot there early Sunday morning, and one victim was killed. Plush Lounge on the Business Loop made the announcement on its Facebook page, saying they “are committed to utilizing this time to reevaluate …

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(AUDIO): Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) director Amy Schneider discusses Mizzou graduation and tourism dollars on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”

Traffic is already picking up across Columbia, ahead of the upcoming Mizzou graduation weekend. More than 6,000 students will receive degrees at Mizzou’s spring commencement ceremonies, which begin Friday at 1 pm. Ceremonies will continue all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday at MU. Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) director Amy Schneider tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that …

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(AUDIO): Surreal is how former Mizzou star Tony Temple describes upcoming induction into Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame

A former Mizzou star running back will travel to Arlington, Texas for Thursday’s enshrinement ceremonies for the Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame. Rockhurst product Tony Temple played for Mizzou from 2004-2007, and rushed for 281 yards and scored four touchdowns in the 2008 Cotton Bowl against Arkansas. The 37-year-old Temple tells 939 the Eagle that it’s surreal to him. …

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