Columbia’s city manager describes the city as a gem for residents to enjoy. De’Carlon Seewood tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” that Columbia is stable financially. …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) is criticizing the absence of three major candidates from Tuesday night’s Missouri GOP Senate forum in Springfield: U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, Attorney …
Read More »West-central Missouri GOP congressional candidate Burks opposed to gun control measures
A former Boone County clerk seeking the GOP nomination in west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district says criminals have used bombs and vehicles as weapons. Ashland’s Taylor Burks …
Read More »Missouri congressional candidate Alford focusing on veterans, military bases in race
A former Kansas City television news anchor who’s seeking the GOP nomination in west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district says the United States must do a better job …
Read More »(AUDIO): Congressional candidate Mark Alford appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Former WDAF news anchor Mark Alford is running for the GOP nomination in west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district. He says his voice has been on live television …
Read More »(AUDIO): Congressional candidate Taylor Burks slams Missouri Senate Majority Leader on “Wake Up Columbia”
Former Boone County Clerk Taylor Burks (R) says his campaign for west-central Missouri’s fourth congressional district will continue, even though his home is located in the third …
Read More »Columbia councilwoman says roll cart repeal vote puts city in the 21st century
A Columbia councilwoman who voted to repeal the city’s ban on roll carts says the decision provides more options for trash collection. Sixth ward councilwoman Betsy Peters spoke …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia city councilwoman Betsy Peters discusses roll cart vote on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Columbia’s city council voted 4-3 Monday evening to repeal the city’s ban on roll carts. The council approved the proposal from fifth ward councilman Matt Pitzer after …
Read More »Ashland state lawmaker Walsh withdraws from congressional race
Missouri’s House GOP majority caucus chair has announced that she’s withdrawing her candidacy for Congress in west-central Missouri’s fourth district. State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) notes the …
Read More »Voter ID and no-excuse absentee voting legislation heading to Missouri governor’s desk
Legislation requiring Missourians to show a photo ID when they vote is heading to Governor Parson’s (R) desk, after receiving final approval from lawmakers on Thursday. The …
Read More »Missouri’s Ashcroft optimistic about photo ID legislation
Missouri’s secretary of state is hopeful that the Legislature will approve voter ID by Friday evening’s 6 o’clock deadline in Jefferson City. Republican Jay Ashcroft spoke on …
Read More »Increasing meatpacking capacity is top priority for Hartzler, as meat and beef prices rise across Missouri
A west-central Missouri congresswoman who serves on the House Agriculture Committee says we must increase meatpacking capacity. U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake …
Read More »(AUDIO): Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft discusses photo ID and Missouri’s 2022 session on “Wake Up Columbia”
The Missouri House approved voter ID legislation from State Rep. John Simmons (R-Washington) earlier this year. The Senate has passed a similar bill but they amended it. …
Read More »(AUDIO) State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) is cautiously optimistic Missouri lawmakers will approve new congressional redistricting map
A new congressional redistricting map that’s been approved by a Missouri House committee is a solid 6-2 GOP map, and puts more Republican voters in U.S. Rep. …
Read More »Missouri’s senior senator pleased that Park Service reverses its decision on honor flights
Missouri’s senior senator is thankful that the National Park Police has reversed an earlier decision and are reinstating police escorts for Honor Flights to Washington. U.S. Sen. …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt discusses U.S. Supreme Court leak and Honor Flights on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
“Politico” reports now that U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has ordered an investigation into the leak of a draft opinion overturning Roe vs. Wade, what …
Read More »(AUDIO): Sportsradar’s Brandt Iden discusses Missouri sports wagering legislation on “Wake Up Columbia”
The controversial issue of slot machines is the main obstacle preventing sports wagering legislation from passing at the Missouri Capitol. A judge in Platte County has declared …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) blasts “the swamp” on “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) is emphasizing the issue of illegal immigration as he campaigns for Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination. During a live interview on 939 …
Read More »(AUDIO): Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce director hopeful that Mexico hospital will re-open soon
Noble Health closed the doors on the hospitals in mid-Missouri’s Mexico and Fulton on March 25. Platinum Team Management has announced an agreement to assume control of …
Read More »Jones: Columbia Area Career Center could be key in helping CPD with officer shortage
Columbia’s police chief says the Columbia Area Career Center (CACC) will help improve CPD’s recruiting through youth career path training. Chief Geoff Jones tells 939 the Eagle’s …
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