Several thousand people are expected to be in downtown Jefferson City for Friday evening’s popular “Living Windows”, which features food, hot chocolate, carolers, dancing and live reindeer. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Governor Parson discusses Thanksgiving, Cole County prayer breakfast and 2024 session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
More than 250 people packed Missouri Farm Bureau headquarters in Jefferson City this morning to hear Governor Mike Parson deliver the keynote at the Cole County prayer …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) discusses Thanksgiving, 2024 re-election and fentanyl forum on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) represents a sprawling district in west-central Missouri that includes Columbia, Centralia, Sturgeon, Sedalia and Warrensburg. He joined us live this morning on …
Read More »(LISTEN): Explosive growth is driving force behind possible $12-million bond issue in Southern Boone school district
One of mid-Missouri’s fastest-growing school districts is considering placing a $12-million bond issue on the April 2024 ballot. K-12 enrollment in the Southern Boone County R-1 school …
Read More »(LISTEN): Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri president Lindsay Lopez discusses hunger and Thanksgiving on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri says more people than ever before are struggling. Food Bank for Central …
Read More »(LISTEN): Southern Boone School District Superintendent Dr. Tim Roth discusses potential April 2024 bond issue on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The fast-growing Southern Boone County School District in Ashland is considering placing a $12-million bond issue on the April 2024 ballot. Southern Boone Superintendent Dr. Tim Roth …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey discusses Gardner report and abortion issues on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) says the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s office is a law enforcement agency first, an agency that he says must be primarily …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Andrew Koenig (R-Manchester) preview Missouri’s 2024 session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Andrew Koenig (R-Manchester) will serve his 16th and final year in the Missouri Legislature in 2024, due to term limits. He chairs the Senate Education …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick discusses Mizzou football’s success and EquipmentShare expansion on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The 8-2 Missouri Tigers are ranked #11 in the latest Associated Press (AP) college football poll. Mizzou is coming off an impressive 36-7 win over #13 Tennessee …
Read More »(LISTEN): Jefferson City administrator Brian Crane discusses conference center and other priorities on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Jefferson City administrator Brian Crane has been on the job for about a month-and-a-half, moving back to his hometown after serving as Moberly’s city manager. Mr. Crane …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) discusses education funding and the 2024 legislative session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) serves as the Missouri Senate Majority Leader, a powerful position in Jefferson City. Republicans have a supermajority in the Senate, 24-10. Senator …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) represents Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton, Boonville and much of the 939 the Eagle listening area on Capitol Hill. Congressman Luetkemeyer joined …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri GOP attorney general candidate Will Scharf appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Former federal prosecutor Will Scharf is seeking Missouri’s GOP nomination for attorney general in 2024. He joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up …
Read More »(LISTEN): Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater discusses proposed downtown conference center, hotel on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater describes Tuesday as a great day, with the city releasing a request for qualifications for a proposed 36,000 square foot conference center …
Read More »(LISTEN): Palm Strategic Group partner Jonathan Ratliff appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Palm Strategic Group partner Jonathan Ratliff is also the Missouri House Republican Campaign Committee’s (HRCC) executive director. Republicans control the Missouri House 111-51, which is a supermajority-plus. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County northern district commissioner Janet Thompson discusses federal ARPA dollars on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia has received $25 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, while Boone County has received $35-million in federal ARPA dollars. President Joe Biden signed …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s lieutenant governor warns of continuing drought; Columbia is seven inches of rain below normal for 2023
The lieutenant governor says the ongoing drought that’s impacted most of Missouri has especially impacted cattle producers. Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe joined us live on 939 the …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) discusses new House Speaker Johnson on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
A west-central Missouri GOP congressman has high praise for new U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana). Mr. Johnson became the 56th House Speaker on Wednesday. U.S. Rep. …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) discusses Speaker’s race, poverty guidelines and college campuses on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Southern Missouri’s powerful U.S. House Ways and Means Committee chair Jason Smith (R-Salem) predicts U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) will be elected House Speaker today at noon. …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City) and Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater appear on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Powerful U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio), who chairs the U.S. House Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill, is trying to obtain federal funding to try to replace Jefferson …
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