The Zimmer News Network’s Don Louzader interviewed each of the three GOP front-runners in the Missouri Governor’s race, asking each of them about topics our listeners have …
Read More »State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles) is one of eight candidates seeking Missouri’s GOP nomination for secretary of state. Incumbent Jay Ashcroft (R) is running for governor. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Economist Tom Kruckmeyer discusses tax incentives for Chiefs, Royals on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Kansas lawmakers are trying to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and perhaps the Royals to the Sunflower State. Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) leaves office in January …
Read More »BREAKING: President Biden drops out of Presidential race
(Zimmer News Network’s Don Louzader) – President Joe Biden on Sunday announced on social media that he will suspend his 2024 campaign for re-election after mounting pressure …
Read More »UPDATE: Wilbers convicted of involuntary manslaughter and faces up to a decade in prison
An October 1 sentencing date has been set for a Jefferson City man who’s been convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the death of his live-in girlfriend near …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former State Sen. Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia) discusses congressional run on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Seven Republicans, two Democrats and Vienna Libertarian nominee Jordan Rowden hope to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in November. One of the seven Republicans, …
Read More »Bench trial continues in Cole County in former Mizzou student’s death
A bench trial continues this afternoon at the Cole County Courthouse for a Jefferson City man charged with involuntary manslaughter for the November 2022 death of his …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford joins “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” from RNC Convention in Milwaukee
Today is day two of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, and U.S. Reps. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) and Jason Smith (R-Salem) are two of the many Missouri …
Read More »UPDATE: Judge describes suspect in Jefferson City hit-and-run as a danger to the community
A Cole County judge has denied bond for a Jefferson City man charged in that deadly hit-and-run collision involving a bicycle near Highway 50 and Red Lobster, …
Read More »UPDATE: Charges pending against suspect in deadly Jefferson City hit-and-run
Jefferson City Police have arrested a 20-year-old male for this morning’s deadly hit-and-run collision between a vehicle and a bicycle along Highway 50, near Red Lobster. Jefferson …
Read More »(LISTEN): Inflation and fentanyl are key concerns of two Republicans who hope to replace Rep. Toalson Reisch in Missouri House
Residents in Boone County’s 44th legislative district will have a new state representative in January. Veteran State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is term-limited and is …
Read More »Elected officials in Columbia and region condemn attempted assassination and call for peaceful discourse
Local elected officials, state lawmakers and a congressman who represents Columbia on Capitol Hill are condemning Saturday’s attempted assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Flags at half-staff across Missouri this morning to honor Boone County fire official Matthew Tobben
You’ll see American and Missouri flags flying at half-staff until sunset today (Saturday) at every firehouse across the Show-Me State, in honor of fallen Boone County …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) discusses veterans issues on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri’s governor has signed bipartisan legislation from State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) that requires the Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) to review current practices and to recommend …
Read More »(LISTEN): Funeral services are Saturday for fallen Boone County Fire official who drowned during Monday’s flash flooding
Visitation is set for today in eastern Missouri’s Union for fallen Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Matthew Tobben, who drowned Monday morning after rescuing two pedestrians …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek discusses 2024 election and state budget on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Republicans and Democrats in Jefferson City say Missouri has a record surplus. They are correct. Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek (R) joined us live on 939 the …
Read More »(LISTEN): Firefighters from across Missouri expected to attend Tobben’s funeral in Union
Visitation and funeral services are now set for Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Matthew Tobben, who drowned early Monday morning after rescuing two civilian pedestrians …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former State Sen. Bob Onder (R) discusses Trump congressional endorsement on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Seven Republicans, two Democrats and Libertarian nominee Jordan Rowden of Vienna are running to replace retiring third district U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in November. Former …
Read More »(LISTEN): Two wreaths to be placed at Boone County Fire Protection District headquarters today
Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp praises the outpouring of support during Tuesday’s procession of fallen district assistant fire chief Matt Tobben from Columbia …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former Missouri DPS director chairing new Missouri House committee on illegal immigrants and crime
The newly-formed Missouri House Special Interim Committee on Illegal Immigrant Crimes will hold an organizational meeting and its first public hearing Thursday morning in Jefferson City. House …
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