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Santa Claus traveled all the way from the North Pole to attend the recent Shop with a Hero event at Columbia’s Walmart on Grindstone Parkway (December 12, 2023 photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth) 12 families throughout Columbia and Boone County who have suffered tragedy will be enjoying a brighter Christmas this year, thanks to the generosity of first …

The Columbia Police Department is currently 41 officers short, according to CPD assistant chief Jeremiah Hunter. Columbia Police Officers Association (CPOA) president Matt Nichols is concerned about that number and about staffing levels. Mr. Nichols joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” this morning, telling listeners that one detective left the department because of the way the …

A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper’s vehicle (2022 file photo courtesy of Highway Patrol Facebook page) You’ll notice extra Missouri state troopers on the road tomorrow and throughout the entire Christmas holiday weekend, enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists who need help. Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain John Hotz tells 939 the Eagle that that four motorists were killed and …

The Boone County Courthouse is in downtown Columbia (2019 file photo from 939 the Eagle) A longtime mid-Missouri judge will not seek re-election in 2024. 13th judicial Circuit Judge Kevin Crane made his announcement in a Wednesday afternoon news release, saying it’s been a privilege and honor to serve the citizens of Boone and Callaway counties for the past 34 years. …

Another warrant is issued for the Columbia restaurant owner facing arson charges in southeast Missouri. ABC 17 reports the warrant out of Dunklin County says Crystal Umfress violated the terms of her bond by failing to keep a GPS monitor charged. Umfress is the co-owner of Casa Maria’s in Columbia. She allegedly hired a witness to start a fire at …