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UPDATE: Columbia’s IHOP reopens following 2022 fire

Columbia’s IHOP re-opened last week, after being closed for more than a year (March 5, 2023 photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth Columbia’s popular IHOP restaurant has re-opened, after being closed for more than a year after a fire. The restaurant, which is on Conley road, re-opened last week. The February 2022 fire caused about $30,000 in damage, according …

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Downtown Columbia’s True/False parade is today

Moviegoers participate in the 2022 True/False March in downtown Columbia (file photo courtesy of True/False website) Columbia’s popular True/False film fest continues Friday throughout downtown. Today’s big event is the parade, which will begin at 5:15 at the Boone County Courthouse square. Participants will march down 9th street to the Missouri Theatre. Participants are encouraged to dress colorfully and to …

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(AUDIO): Columbia’s Shiloh has spent thousands of dollars on renovations and art work

Customers at downtown Columbia’s Shiloh Bar and Grill enjoy food and drinks while watching a game on September 29, 2022 (file photo courtesy of Shiloh Facebook page) A Columbia businessman who founded Parks amusements says his recent purchase of Shiloh Bar and Grill is going very well. Nic Parks partnered with Justin Benson, who was his chef at Silverball: https://939theeagle.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Parks-Shiloh-1.mp3 …

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(AUDIO): No death penalty decision yet from prosecutor regarding high-profile Jefferson City double homicide

Jefferson City’s mayor says the popular J. Pfenny’s restaurant and bar remains closed, following a late November double murder inside the restaurant. Mayor Carrie Tergin spoke on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri.” https://939theeagle.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tergin-Restaurant-1.mp3 “I am not aware of the status of their business and it’s extremely unfortunate. It was a terrible situation,” Tergin says. Downtown Jefferson City’s J. Pfenny’s …

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(AUDIO): Columbia triple shooting suspect is charged

Columbia Police need your assistance in locating a suspect who’s charged with a downtown triple shooting in October. The incident happened near busy Hitt and Locust streets, during Mizzou’s Homecoming weekend. Columbia Police detective Matt Wright says 20-year-old Donye Jackson of Columbia is charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor. https://939theeagle.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Wright-CPD-1.mp3 “Columbia Police are seeking Jackson, who is charged with …

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