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 Task Force One and Missouri National Guard reenlistment incentives get attention at veto session
The GOP-controlled Missouri House overrode 14 budget bills that were vetoed this summer by Republican Governor Mike Parson (R), but the Senate did not take up any …
Read More »UPDATE: Look for Missouri Task Force One bill override attempt today in Missouri House
You can expect at least one override attempt today when Missouri lawmakers return for their annual veto session, which begins at noon at the Statehouse. Under the …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Democratic lawmakers join Missouri’s GOP governor on I-70 expansion bill
Boone County’s bipartisan legislative delegation was unanimous in its support of a bill pushed by Missouri’s governor to six-lane I-70 across the state. Senate President Pro Tem …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor, state lawmakers say I-70 expansion will boost safety and economic development
A bipartisan group of lawmakers joined Missouri’s governor for Tuesday’s ceremonial bill-signing for the massive I-70 expansion project. The bill provides $2.8 billion to rebuild and expand …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri lawmakers on both sides of aisle praise Boone County fair’s ham breakfast
More than 200 people packed the Boone County Fairgrounds’ coliseum in Columbia for Saturday morning’s ham breakfast. Just Jeff’s catered the fair breakfast, which included scrambled eggs, …
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 debt ceiling, AM radio issues and new Columbia district office on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
President Joe Biden (D) tweeted yesterday that “MAGA House Republicans are threatening a default that that could cost us millions of jobs and trigger a recession,” while …
Read More »MSHP: Three deadly crashes at busy Boone County interchange since 2017
Missouri state troopers say there have been three fatal traffic crashes at the Highway 63 and 124 interchange in northern Boone County in the past six years. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Senate leader is not optimistic about sports wagering legislation
Missouri’s Senate President Pro Tem says the Legislature is unlikely to approve sports wagering this session. The House voted 118-35 in March to approve sports wagering, but …
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): Missouri sports wagering supporters say bill addresses compulsive gambling
Bipartisan sports wagering legislation is now heading to the Missouri Senate, after being approved by the House on a 118-35 vote. The 23-page House Bill 556 taxes sports …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Dan Houx (R-Warrensburg) discusses sports wagering legislation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Missouri House has voted 118-35 to give final approval to bipartisan sports wagering legislation. The bill taxes sports betting at 10 percent and those revenues would …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia charter schools would be authorized, under veteran Missouri lawmaker’s bill
Legislation that would authorize charter schools to operate in Columbia has been filed by a senior Missouri House member. State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) tells 939 …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri sports wagering legislation hearing set for this evening
A Missouri House committee will hear testimony Wednesday evening in Jefferson City on legislation to legalize sports wagering. The bipartisan bill is sponsored by veteran State Rep. …
Read More »Monday trial set in Basye lawsuit against CPS regarding Columbia school board ballot
We should know Monday afternoon whether or not former State Rep. Chuck Basye’s (R-Rocheport) name will be listed on the April Columbia school board ballot. 939 the …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) has been appointed as vice chair of the Missouri House Higher Education Committee. Representative Reisch, who’s in her fourth and final …
Read More »Top Columbia banker predicts more explosive growth in Ashland
The president of Columbia’s largest bank says growth continues in Ashland, Boonville, Hallsville and Centralia. Central Bank of Boone County president Ed Scavone notes the bank has …
Read More »(AUDIO): Central Bank of Boone County President Ed Scavone discusses economy and growth on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Central Bank of Boone County is Columbia’s largest bank, with about $3-billion in assets. The bank has numerous branches throughout Columbia, two Boonville branches and branches in …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
Veteran Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey has served as sheriff for 18 years, and has worked for the department for 33 years. He grew up in the …
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