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Three injured after shooting at north Columbia gas station

Three people are injured after a shooting outside a Columbia gas station. Police say they responded to a call of shots fired at the Break Time convenience store on Smiley Lane, near Rangeline Street Wednesday at around 5 p.m. They say a woman and two minors were hit by gunfire, suffering minor injuries. No arrests reported yet. On Tuesday, police …

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Missouri Senate gives preliminary approval to texting while driving bill

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 …

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Ashland police chief on sales tax ballot issue

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 …

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Celebrating Mom and Pop Small Businesses!

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 …

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Columbia police investigate two different shootings

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 …

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