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 …
Read More »(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. …
Read More »Mizzou North’s demolition continues in Columbia; restoration expected to be done by 2024
Major demolition continues at Mizzou North on Columbia’s Business Loop (May 9, 2023 photo courtesy of 939 the Eagle’s Cosmo) Major demolition continues this morning at Mizzou North on Columbia’s Business Loop. UM System spokesman Christian Basi says demolition began in mid-March and is expected to be done by December. The scene is surrounded by a chain link fence, with …
Read More »Court documents: Weekend Columbia homicide began as verbal confrontation
33-year-old Kimo Spivey of Columbia is charged with second degree murder and three other felonies. He’s currently jailed without bond (mug shot courtesy of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department) A Columbia murder suspect remains jailed without bond this morning, charged with killing a 26-year-old man early Sunday morning on the Business Loop. The Columbia Police Department’s two-page probable cause statement says …
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