Today is day two of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, and U.S. Reps. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) and Jason Smith (R-Salem) are two of the many Missouri …
Read More »(LISTEN): Inflation and fentanyl are key concerns of two Republicans who hope to replace Rep. Toalson Reisch in Missouri House
Residents in Boone County’s 44th legislative district will have a new state representative in January. Veteran State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is term-limited and is …
Read More »(LISTEN): Reinhardt Construction vice president Susan Hart appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood didn’t mince words during his recent state of the city address: he looked directly at city officials, city employees, residents and reporters …
Read More »UPDATE: Hallsville storm damage appears to be from straight-line winds, NWS says
Utility crews from Boone Electric and Ameren Missouri worked around-the-clock to restore power to more than 2,500 residents impacted by severe storms Thursday night in mid-Missouri’s Hallsville, …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) discusses Hallsville storm damage on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
More than 1,200 residents in the Centralia, Hallsville and Harrisburg areas have lost power, from Thursday night’s storms in mid-Missouri. Boone Electric Cooperative says there were about …
Read More »UPDATE: About 900 Boone Electric customers remain without power
Crews from Columbia-based Boone Electric Cooperative have worked throughout the night, trying to restore power to a few thousand mid-Missouri residents. Thursday night’s severe thunderstorms prompted tornado …
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): Central Bank of Boone County president Ed Scavone appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Central Bank of Boone County is Columbia’s largest bank, with approximately $3-billion in assets. The bank has 14 branches, including numerous Columbia branches and locations in Boonville, …
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): 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. 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 »“Wake Up Mid-Missouri” producer Adkisson honored as part of 30 Under 30
The “Missouri Times” publication has recognized 939 the Eagle “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” producer Hannah Adkisson and 29 others as their 30 under 30 honorees. The 30 were …
Read More »Many mid-Missouri high school games kicking off later tonight; Columbia College soccer to begin at 11 am
The excessive heat warning has led numerous mid-Missouri high school teams to delay kickoffs for tonight’s opening games. Tonight’s Columbia Hickman game against North Kansas City is …
Read More »(LISTEN): U.S. House Agriculture committee to hold August listening session in Sedalia on farm bill, drought
A west-central Missouri congressman who represents Columbia, Centralia and Sturgeon on Capitol Hill is inviting you to attend an August 14 listening session on the federal farm …
Read More »Just Jeff’s to cater Saturday’s Boone County fair ham breakfast
Hundreds of mid-Missourians will be dining on eggs, Boone County country ham tomorrow and biscuits and gravy tomorrow morning in Columbia. The Boone County fair’s popular ham breakfast …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) discusses drought, federal farm bill and China on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) serves on the House Agriculture Committee in Washington. His sprawling west-central Missouri district includes Columbia, Sedalia, Warrensburg and Centralia. He’s inviting farmers …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) explains his debt ceiling vote on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) is one of 72 House Republicans to vote no on the bill to suspend the nation’s debt limit through January 2025. Congressman …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. House Agriculture Committee to hold farm bill listening session in August in Sedalia
A west-central Missouri congressman who serves on the House Agriculture Committee on Capitol Hill says the committee will hold a listening session at the state fair in …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Congressman Alford hopeful about this year’s farm bill
A west-central Missouri congressman is hopeful Congress passes a good farm bill this year. Every five years, Congress is expected to pass the “farm bill,” which sets …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County has exceeded absentee votes from previous April elections
Boone County’s clerk is projecting a 20 percent voter turnout for the April 4 municipal election. County clerk Brianna Lennon was in Centralia on Saturday and at …
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