A congressman who represents part of Columbia and much of mid-Missouri will retire in December, after seven two-year terms on Capitol Hill. U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. …
Read More »UPDATE: Boone County murder suspect ordered to appear in court this morning
A Columbia man accused of shooting and killing a pregnant woman last summer and whose parole has been revoked will appear in Boone County Circuit Court this …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) discusses personal property tax cut on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) is pushing hard for a personal property tax cut this session. He notes 29 other states have eliminated personal property taxes. …
Read More »(LISTEN): New Missouri highway commissioner Dan Hegeman (R-Cosby) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) has appointed former State Sen. Dan Hegeman (R-Cosby) and former St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay (D) to the Missouri Highways and Transportation …
Read More »(LISTEN): Attorney General Andrew Bailey appears live on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Missouri Supreme Court has scheduled an April 9 execution date for convicted double killer Brian Dorsey. The 51-year-old New Bloomfield man is under two death sentences …
Read More »Opioid overdose legislation filed by Columbia state lawmaker
Legislation requiring public institutions of higher education like Mizzou to have opioid overdose rescue kits available for public use on campuses has been filed by a Columbia …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri lawmaker’s bill would ban teens from purchasing AR-15’s
Legislation prohibiting the purchasing of semi-automatic and fully automatic firearms by anyone under the age of 20 has been filed again by a mid-Missouri state lawmaker. State …
Read More »(LISTEN): Longtime Columbia banker says finance is emerging as key component of area economy
The traditional three pillars of Columbia’s economy have been education, health care and insurance. They still are in some ways, even with State Farm’s headquarters no longer …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield) discusses school choice legislation and state highway bill on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield) is not a fan of legislation from State Rep. Don Mayhew (R-Crocker) that would change the name of I-70 in Missouri to …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri lawmaker to file bipartisan catalytic converter legislation
While Republicans have supermajorities in both chambers in Jefferson City this year, State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) is hopeful about the 2024 session. Representative Tyson Smith …
Read More »Popular Columbia distillery closing next month
Columbia’s popular Dogmaster Distillery has announced on social media that it’s closing its doors at the end of February. Dogmaster Distillery made the announcement on its Facebook …
Read More »Travel To Switzerland With Randy Tobler In September
93.9 The Eagle invites you TO JOIN us THIS FALL as we Discover the Charm of Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria with Collette Travel. 10 Days ● 13 Meals: 8 …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s 2024 legislative session begins at noon; legislative prayer service is this morning
Child care and transportation are expected to be key issues in Missouri’s 2024 legislative session in Jefferson City, which begins today at high noon. Republicans have supermajorities …
Read More »(LISTEN): Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater previews Missouri’s 2024 session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Complaints about the lack of parking near the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City date back decades, and those complaints continue today. Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater joined …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mizzou’s Drinkwitz receives contract extension through 2028
The SEC’s coach of the year has received a contract extension through the 2028 season. The UM Board of Curators approved the contract extension for Mizzou football …
Read More »(LISTEN) Columbia city councilman Nick Knoth discuss recall on Columbia BUZZ
Columbia first ward city councilman Nick Knoth appeared on Columbia Buzz Sunday morning with hosts Mike Murphy and Al Germond to discuss the effort to recall him …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s MU Health Care now participating in red slipper warrior project
Missouri’s lieutenant governor is praising Columbia-based MU Health Care for expanding the Red Slipper Warrior Project (RSWP). Every little girl receiving cancer treatment at MU Health Care …
Read More »Dr. Randy Tobler is the New Host for Wake Up Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo.- January 2, 2024– Zimmer Communications has announced that longtime physician and talk show host Dr. Randy Tobler is the new host for Wake Up Mid-Missouri, …
Read More »Accused Columbia killer back in court next week; suspect remains jailed without bond
A preliminary hearing is set for next Thursday (January 11) for a Columbia man charged with killing his ex-girlfriend in December on Typhoon court. Boone County prosecutors …
Read More »New Year’s holiday means Columbia trash collection extends to Saturday for this week
Trash collection in both Columbia and Jefferson City is delayed by one day this week, due to Monday’s New Year’s Day holiday. That means if your …
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