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The Missouri Senate is close to final approval for a bill that would put more restrictions on texting while driving. Senators gave preliminary approval to the bill on Tuesday. They need just one more ‘yes’ vote to send it to the Missouri House. The bill would install harsher penalties for texting while driving in certain situations, such as in work …

Ashland voters will be asked whether to approve a sales tax to better fund Ashland’s police department. Police Chief Gabe Edwards says the town is struggling to keep the department fully funded. “This is a really difficult thing to ask people for, and if we didn’t really need it, we wouldn’t be asking,” said Edwards on Wake Up Mid-Missouri. The …

93.9 The Eagle is honoring small businesses during National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day on Wednesday, March 29th. Small businesses are the foundation of our community and are a vital part of the economy. They are the ones that support local organizations, community events and our schools throughout Mid-Missouri. Here are a few ways you can show small businesses some …

Authorities are investigating after two different shootings in north Columbia. Police say they believe shots were fired near The Links apartments Tuesday. That investigation came after a boy walked into a local hospital with gunshot wounds at around 12:45 p.m. The boy’s condition is unknown. ABC 17 reports another shooting happened at a strip mall near Rangeline Street and Rain …

The Orscheln/Tractor Supply corporate offices and distribution center in Moberly are being sold. A notice posted this week to Missouri’s Office of Workforce Development website says the sale to Bomgaars will take effect in May, and affect 122 jobs. A spokesperson for Tractor Supply says most employees will keep their jobs, but some positions will be eliminated. Orscheln Farm and …