U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) admits he’s a longshot to win Tuesday’s Missouri GOP Senate primary. Congressman Long tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” that polling …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) discusses veteran suicides on “Wake Up Columbia”
State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) chairs the Missouri House interim committee on veteran mental health and suicide. The committee held its first meeting this week in …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon previews Tuesday’s Missouri primary election on “Wake Up Columbia”
Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon is projecting a 35 to 40 percent voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary election. Missouri Republicans and Democrats will be selecting U.S. Senate …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
A veteran Ozarks congressman is one of 21 candidates seeking the GOP nomination in Missouri’s U.S. Senate primary in August. U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) joined guest …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County GOP presiding commissioner candidate Connie Leipard appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Quality Drywall Construction owner Connie Leipard is seeking the GOP nomination for Boone County presiding commissioner. If elected, she plans to focus on ARPA funding and broadband …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County GOP presiding commissioner candidate James Pounds appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Contractor James Pounds and businesswoman Connie M. Leipard are seeking the GOP nomination for Boone County presiding commissioner. Mr. Pounds joined us live on “Wake Up Columbia” …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Downtown Community Improvement District executive director Nickie Davis appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Downtown Columbia Community Improvement District executive director Nickie Davis says she’s incredibly frustrated that the city has allowed the Wabash bus station to be used for long-term …
Read More »(AUDIO) Former Mizzou hoops star Laurence Bowers appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Former Mizzou basketball star Laurence Bowers played here from 2008-2013, and his class won an amazing 107 games. He and another former Tiger star, DeMarre Carroll, have …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
The Consumer Price Index shows inflation at 9.1 percent in June, which is a 40-year high. U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem), who represents 30 counties in southeast …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County fair board president Jeff Cook previews 2022 fair on “Wake Up Columbia”
The 2022 Boone County Fair kicks off next Tuesday evening (July 19) at 5 pm at the county fairgrounds north of Columbia. The Boone County Fair was …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) reflects on former Japanese Prime Minister Abe’s legacy
A southwest Missouri congressman who’s helped lead seven bipartisan delegations to Japan describes the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe as devastating. U.S. Rep. Billy …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri 4th congressional district GOP candidate Taylor Burks appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
West-central Missouri’s sprawling fourth congressional district was strongly Democratic for decades. It was represented for 34 years (1977-2010) by the late U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Lexington), and …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) discusses his U.S. Senate campaign on “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) is one of 21 primary candidates seeking Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination in August. Congressman Long tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Police Chief Jones discusses infant murder case on “Wake Up Columbia”
A former Columbia resident who is charged in connection with her infant’s death in 2017 has made her initial appearance in Boone County Circuit Court. 28-year-old Lavosha …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Treasurer Fitzpatrick expects to break $50-million in unclaimed property this year
Missouri state treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick’s office manages more than $1-billion in unclaimed property. Missouri’s fiscal year ends Thursday, and Fitzpatrick expects to break more than $50-million in …
Read More »(AUDIO) Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz (R-Sullivan) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz (R-Sullivan) is seeking the GOP U.S. Senate nomination in August. Schatz joined us live on “Wake Up Columbia”, and blasted …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Revenue director Wayne Wallingford appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
In 2021, Missouri lawmakers approved an increase in the state’s gasoline tax. It increases the gas tax by 12.5 cents per gallon by 2025. It increases by …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Senate candidate Mark McCloskey appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark McCloskey of St. Louis says he needs an influx of money in his campaign, to combat money from billionaires he says are …
Read More »Former inmate and current Columbia business owner Trey Dawson appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Columbia native Trey Dawson was released from Jefferson City’s Algoa Correctional Center on Christmas Day 2019. Dawson says he’s served time in five prisons in Missouri and …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia councilman Matt Pitzer recaps council meeting on “Wake Up Columbia”
Columbia city councilman Matt Pitzer says residents are concerned anytime there is violence. He spoke on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”, and addressed this weekend’s shooting …
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