A west-central Missouri congresswoman who serves on the House Agriculture Committee says the $240-million I-70 Rocheport bridge project is critical to the region. U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is seeking the GOP nomination for Missouri’s U.S. Senate race in 2022. She spoke on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” on …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Columbia Police have announced that they are resuming full enforcement of traffic laws. The limits were imposed during Columbia’s declared health emergency. Under a 2020 special order, …
Read More »(AUDIO): Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel speaks on “Wake Up Columbia”
The winningest football coach in Mizzou history will be inducted into the National Football Foundation’s College Football Hall of Fame this year. Gary Pinkel is also the …
Read More »COU officials confident that American Airlines will resume normal schedule in future
The decision by American Airlines to reduce its flights out of Columbia Regional Airport (COU) is described as temporary by COU manager Michael Parks. He says January …
Read More »Missouri’s governor focused on state employee pay raises
A top priority for Missouri’s governor is getting the Legislature to approve a 5.5 percent pay increase for state employees. Governor Mike Parson’s (R) $120-million proposal would …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri GOP Secretary of State Ashcroft appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has posted a countdown clock on his office’s official website, to show how much time is left in Missouri’s 2022 session to …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) responds to Hoskins interview
Missouri Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) responded to the comments from State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg), during a live interview this morning on 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) joins “Wake Up Columbia”
A veteran Missouri lawmaker who’s a member of the Senate Conservative Caucus slammed Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) during a live interview on 939 the Eagle’s …
Read More »Hoskins says sports wagering and slot machine legislation would bring millions of dollars to Missouri
The Missouri Senate Economic Development Committee chairman supports an all-inclusive gaming agenda this year, including sportsbook and slot machines. State Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) tells 939 the …
Read More »Big turnout at Missouri governor’s prayer breakfast
More than 600 people turned out for Thursday morning’s Missouri Governor’s prayer breakfast at Jefferson City’s Capitol Plaza Hotel. 939 the Eagle’s Branden Rathert served as the …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) represents Columbia in the Missouri House. He joined 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth and Stephanie Bell live on “Wake Up Columbia” …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) previews Missouri’s 2022 session
Education reform and CRT are two of the top priorities for State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport), who chairs the Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee. Chairman …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) previews Missouri’s 2022 session on “Wake Up Columbia”
State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) says Missouri House Speaker Rob Vescovo (R-Arnold) has scheduled the House to work a few Fridays in January. House members will need …
Read More »Brattin highlights his state legislative resume, as he runs for Congress (AUDIO)
A veteran state lawmaker from western Missouri’s Harrisonville is focusing on his experience as he runs for Congress. State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) served eight years in …
Read More »Missouri Congressman Smith: no decision yet on U.S. Senate race
A southeast Missouri congressman is in line to chair the powerful House Budget Committee, if Republicans take control of the chamber after the 2022 elections. U.S. Rep. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Southeast Missouri Congressman discusses potential government shutdown and 2022 on “Wake Up Columbia”
The federal government could shut down Friday at midnight. U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) is the ranking Republican on the U.S. House Budget Committee. He represents 30 …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia mayoral candidate Tanya Heath appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Hickman and Mizzou graduate Tanya Heath is running for mayor of Columbia. Her platform is common sense and collaborative solutions to strengthen the future of businesses and …
Read More »Former Boone County clerk running for Congress is focusing on military issues
A former Boone County clerk who’s running for Congress in west-central Missouri’s fourth district says his top priority is national security. Taylor Burks served three combat deployments …
Read More »New tech center in southern Boone County will be just south of Ashland exit, near Salter lawn service
Missouri’s governor is praising plans to build a Ranken Tech campus in the fast-growing town of Ashland. It will be built next to Salter Lawn Service, near …
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