Missouri’s governor is calling on state lawmakers to approve an 8.7 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for all state employees. GOP Governor Mike Parson has unveiled …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Department of Conservation discusses possible mountain lion sighting on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Missouri Department of Conservation’s large carnivore team is in northern Boone County’s Sturgeon area this morning, investigating the reported sighting of a mountain lion. Our news …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) says Mexico/Fulton areas are health deserts, with hospital closings
State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) is lamenting the 2022 closing of the hospitals in rural mid-Missouri’s Fulton and Mexico. Representative Haden didn’t mince words on 939 the …
Read More »Santulli incident in Columbia helps prompt hazing legislation at Capitol
Legislation that’s aimed at getting medical assistance for hazing victims has been filed by a Missouri lawmaker. State Rep. Travis Smith (R-Dora), a Mizzou graduate, wants to …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Sen. Karla Eslinger (R-Wasola) previews Missouri’s 2023 session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Karla Eslinger (R-Wasola) represents one of the poorest districts in the Legislature. Her seven-county district is in south-central and southwest Missouri, and she says five …
Read More »Missouri’s governor: state government must compete with the marketplace for employees
Missouri’s governor predicts state employees will be pleased with his proposed budget, which he’ll unveil during this month’s State of the State address. Governor Mike Parson spoke …
Read More »(AUDIO) Missouri’s governor discusses prayer breakfast, Gygr-Gas and state employee pay on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Governor Mike Parson (R) says faith is what guides Missourians each day. He says the Governor’s Prayer breakfast in Jefferson City is an important way to begin …
Read More »939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” is on-location Thursday at Governor’s prayer breakfast
About 650 people are expected to attend Thursday morning’s Missouri Governor’s Prayer Breakfast in Jefferson City. The breakfast begins at 7 at Capitol Plaza Hotel and will …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Rudy Veit (R-Wardsville) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. Rudy Veit (R-Wardsville) says state government has an ongoing obligation to continue to function. He’s filed straightforward bills regarding Casenet and on the presidential preference …
Read More »(AUDIO): Outgoing State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) discusses Columbia school board race on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Outgoing Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chairman Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) says he’s prepared to take legal action, if Columbia’s school board doesn’t certify his name …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri’s next Attorney General Andrew Bailey discusses transition on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Governor Mike Parson (R) appointed a familiar name in state government as Missouri’s next attorney general. The governor announced the appointment of Andrew Bailey in late November. …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses Gygr-Gas closing on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) has been working with the Missouri Propane Gas Association and with Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s office regarding the sudden closing …
Read More »Attorney General’s lawsuit against Boonville-based propane company cites specific impact on mid-Missourians
Missouri’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against a Boonville-based propane gas supplier, alleging their abrupt closing has left more than 2,500 rural Missouri customers without a dependable …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Attorney General Schmitt discusses Gygr-Gas on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Outgoing Missouri attorney general Eric Schmitt (R) has just announced that his office is suing Boonville-based Gygr-Gas, which has ceased operations. Governor Mike Parson (R) blasted the …
Read More »Hartzler: Blaze in mid-Missouri’s Wooldridge started in a combine
West-central Missouri’s outgoing congresswoman says the massive October blaze that destroyed more than 2,500 acres was started by a combine. U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville), who represents Wooldridge, …
Read More »(AUDIO): Outgoing U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) focusing on fire-damaged Wooldridge as she leaves office
Outgoing U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is focusing on several things as she leaves office, including fire-damaged Wooldridge. She represents the small Cooper County town on Capitol …
Read More »Congressman-Elect Mark Alford (R-Harrisonville) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep.-Elect Mark Alford (R-Harrisonville) will be sworn-in to office in January on Capitol Hill. He’s calling for securing the U-S border with Mexico and for finishing …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses GOP-controlled U.S. House and Toys for Tots’ 75th anniversary on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Veteran U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) is about to start his eighth term on Capitol Hill, after winning re-election to his east-central Missouri district in November. …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) discusses veteran suicides on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) chaired the Missouri House interim committee on veteran mental health and suicide this summer. He joined us live on 939 the …
Read More »Family, friends and former players to join former Mizzou coach Pinkel at Hall of Fame induction ceremony
The winningest football coach in both Mizzou and University of Toledo history will travel to Las Vegas next week to be inducted into the National Football Foundation …
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