Leaders of the U.S. House in Washington have canceled votes for this week, without a spending deal in place. Fox News reports the 435 House members likely …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses federal government shutdown and Biden investigation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) is optimistic that a federal government shutdown can be avoided. Congressman Luetkemeyer, whose sprawling district includes Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville and …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) discusses possible federal government shutdown on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The “Washington Post” is reporting this morning that a federal government shutdown looks more and more likely. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore), whose district includes Columbia, Centralia, …
Read More »(LISTEN): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
“Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn says fourth quarter fundraising numbers will be key for the 2024 GOP Lieutenant Governor primary race between House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe discusses his GOP gubernatorial bid on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe is seeking Missouri’s GOP gubernatorial nomination in 2024. He joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, saying crime …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Holly Rehder (R-Scott City) previews Missouri’s veto session and discusses Lt. governor’s race on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Holly Rehder (R-Scott City) describes herself as a serious policy maker in Jefferson City who gets things done. Rehder chairs the Missouri Senate Fiscal Oversight …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring), who chairs the Missouri Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Pensions Committee, has formally kicked off his GOP gubernatorial campaign. Senator Eigel …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s auditor says DOC is prioritizing job training for long-term prisoners
A new 48-page audit of a workforce program involving state prisoners says Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE) is lacking in oversight and has not been prioritizing job training for …
Read More »(LISTEN): MoDOT expecting big turnout at this evening’s I-70 informational meeting in Columbia
The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is encouraging you to attend today’s informational meeting in Columbia about Missouri’s massive $2.8 billion I-70 expansion plan. The open …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick discusses MVE audit on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is releasing an audit this morning about Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE), which is run by the Missouri Department of Corrections. Auditor Fitzpatrick joined …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses 2024 presidential race and Jefferson City’s aging tri-level on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
An east-central Missouri congressman who represents Jefferson City, Fulton, Boonville and parts of Columbia on Capitol Hill doesn’t expect President Joe Biden to seek re-election in 2024. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia lawmaker to file semi-automatic and fully automatic gun legislation in January
A well-known Missouri House Democrat intends to pre-file legislation again in December that would prohibit the selling or purchasing of semi-automatic and fully automatic firearms by anyone …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) discusses Missouri legislative priorities on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. David Tyson Smith’s (D-Columbia) district is primarily in north Columbia, but he also represents some areas south of I-70 as well. Representative Smith joined us …
Read More »(LISTEN): MoDOT currently lacks funding for multi-million dollar tri-level project in Jefferson City
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says it will take at least $90-million to redesign and replace Jefferson City’s aging tri-level and a nearby expressway. MoDOT central …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) central district engineer Michelle Watkins discusses Jefferson City’s tri-level on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri’s governor has called on the state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to redesign Jefferson City’s aging tri-level. It was the scene of the August 15 tractor trailer …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Attorney General Bailey discusses Senate Bill 49, gun rights and Columbia’s Brotherton case on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) signed a bill into law this year that say no health care provider shall perform gender transition surgeries on any minor. Senate …
Read More »New indictment against high-profile Columbia murder suspect mentions “unsafe sleeping environment”
A Monday morning arraignment has been set for a former Columbia resident charged with second degree murder for the 2017 death of his infant daughter. A Boone …
Read More »(LISTEN): Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater discusses aging Tri-Level and Truman Hotel’s condition on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater is encouraged by recent comments about the aging tri-level made by Missouri Governor Mike Parson. The governor says state transportation officials should …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor discusses I-70 expansion, NIL and Jefferson City’s tri-level on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Jefferson City Police say Tuesday morning’s crash involving an overturned tractor trailer on the tri-level closed southbound Highway 54 traffic for five hours. The crash impacted the …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) is urging former President Donald Trump to participate in the August 23rd GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee, after the former president was …
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