This week’s news that Moberly’s KWIX-KRES Radio had let their entire on-air staff go has generated news stories this week from all three mid-Missouri television stations. Zimmer …
Read More »(Listen): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn discusses Danny’s law, budget and FRA on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
University of Missouri graduate State Rep. Travis Smith (R-Dora) has filed “Danny’s law” for the second straight year. It’s named for Columbia hazing victim Danny Santulli, who …
Read More »Boone County Republicans to meet this weekend regarding state Senate seat
Boone County Republicans will gather Sunday evening to work to select a replacement for former State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) in the race to become the next …
Read More »Ethics complaint dismissed against Missouri’s House Speaker
Missouri’s GOP House Speaker says Monday’s House Ethics Committee vote to dismiss an ethics complaint against him vindicates him. The Associated Press (AP) reports Monday’s committee vote …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Senate staffer Jacob Schelp discusses state budget and FRA legislation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri lawmakers have until Friday May 10 to approve a balanced budget, under the state Constitution. The Missouri House has approved an approximately $49-billion state operating budget. …
Read More »LISTEN): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Missouri House Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet this morning at 11 in House hearing room 4 at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. The hearing likely …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor and UM System President Dr. Mun Choi to address FFA today in Columbia
Columbia’s hotels, restaurants and shops have been packed, as more than 5,000 high school students who are part of FFA attend the 96th annual State FFA convention. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey discusses law enforcement training center on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey is excited about this week’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new multi-million dollar Boone County Sheriff’s regional law enforcement training center in Columbia. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Jefferson City’s fire-damaged Red Lobster not expected to re-open, mayor says
Jefferson City’s mayor is not expecting fire-damaged Red Lobster on Country Club drive to re-open. The restaurant has been closed since a late September fire that damaged …
Read More »LISTEN): State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) chairs the Missouri Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee. Senator Fitzwater joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up …
Read More »(LISTEN): $2.5 million improvement project at Boone County Fairgrounds approved by Columbia’s council
Columbia’s city council has voted to accept a $2.5 million grant from the state Department of Agriculture (MDA) to develop facilities at the former Boone County Fairgrounds. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe is excited about a $2.5 million development planned at the former Boone County Fairgrounds in Columbia. It goes before the city council tonight …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) discusses Israel, 2024 elections on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
President Joe Biden (D) issued a statement this weekend condemning Iran’s attacks against Israel “in the strongest possible terms.” President Biden’s statement said Iran and its proxies …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s new second ward councilwoman Lisa Meyer appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia’s newly-elected second ward councilwoman Lisa Meyer took the oath of office last night and was sworn-in before many friends and supporters at city hall. Her campaign …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher attorney Steelman appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Missouri House Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet Monday afternoon at 4:30 in closed session regarding their investigation into House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres). Speaker …
Read More »(LISTEN): NFIB Missouri director Brad Jones appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
NFIB Missouri director Brad Jones expects the state budget to dominate discussion and attention at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City during the next several weeks. Mr. …
Read More »(LISTEN): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn discusses state budget and Plocher investigation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Missouri House has approved a proposed $46.4 billion state operating budget, which now heads across the Rotunda to the Senate. It includes a 3.2 percent pay …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former State Sen. Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) describes himself as congressional frontrunner in CD3 on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) will endorse former State Sen. Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia) in the race to succeed him on Capitol Hill. Eight Republicans have …
Read More »LISTEN): CPOA President Nichols blasts Knoth recall on 939 the Eagle
A Columbia city council member was recalled from office last night for the first time in almost 34 years. First ward councilman Nick Knoth lost his recall …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) discusses Missouri Secretary of State run on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Eight Republicans and three Democrats have filed to run for Missouri Secretary of State, hoping to replace incumbent Jay Ashcroft (R), who’s running for governor. State Sen. …
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