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 …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s mayor says the council supports and appreciates CPD officers
Columbia’s mayor says it was heartbreaking for her to hear the Columbia Police Officers Association (CPOA) president say his officers don’t feel appreciated and don’t feel valued. …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles) discusses his run for Missouri secretary of state and Israel
State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles), who serves on the Missouri House Elections and Elected Officials Committee, has announced that he’s seeking the GOP nomination for Missouri …
Read More »(LISTEN): Buy Missouri week begins this weekend
The annual statewide Buy Missouri week begins tomorrow (Saturday) and runs through next Saturday, October 21. Buy Missouri Week was sponsored in 2018 by then-Senate Majority Leader …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s Congregation Beth Shalom Rabbi Matt Derrenbacher discusses tonight’s vigil for Israel on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Columbia’s Congregation Beth Shalom (CBS) will be holding a vigil for Israel this evening, and all are welcome. Event organizers say tonight’s vigil will begin at 7 …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) joins us live on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) plans to formally announce his candidacy for lieutenant governor this afternoon. Missouri’s current Lt. Governor, Mike Kehoe, is seeking the …
Read More »(LISTEN): National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Ashley Miller appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
October is national breast cancer awareness month. National breast cancer foundation spokeswoman Ashley Miller joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles) discusses Israel on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The “Washington Post” reports Hamas says it has struck five Israeli cities, including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles), who is Jewish, was …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) discusses Speaker McCarthy, Gaetz, fentanyl and Mizzou nuclear reactor on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) is slamming fellow Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) for his efforts to remove Kevin McCarthy as U.S. House Speaker. Congressman …
Read More »(LISTEN): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn discusses agriculture and legislative dress codes on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri’s Joint Committee on Agriculture will hold a Thursday hearing in Jefferson City on the economic impact of Missouri agriculture. They’ll also take testimony on environmental stewardship. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri GOP congressman warns a federal government shutdown will cost billions of dollars
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 …
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