It’s been more than 23 years since then-Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan (D), his son Randy and chief of staff Chris Sifford were killed in a plane crash …
Read More »NFL Hall of Famer who played for Rams in Jefferson City touting bipartisan cardiac emergency legislation
An NFL Hall of Famer who spent four of his 14 NFL seasons with the St. Louis Rams is at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City this …
Read More »(LISTEN): Jefferson City’s mayor touts importance of Columbia Regional Airport
Jefferson City’s mayor is excited about the future of neighboring Columbia Regional Airport (COU). COU manager Michael Parks and Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) president Stacey …
Read More »Missouri’s Quade, Carnahan headline tonight’s Boone County Democrats’ annual chili supper
Missouri Democratic Party chair and former congressman Russ Carnahan and the Missouri House’s top two Democrats will speak at this evening’s Boone County Democrats’ annual chili supper …
Read More »(LISTEN): Bipartisan frustration among Missouri’s congressional delegation with stamp price hikes
The dean of Missouri’s congressional delegation who represents Moberly, Huntsville and Mexico in the 939 the Eagle listening area says the United States Postal Service (USPS) lost …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s city manager envisions creation of a housing resource center
Columbia’s city manager says housing is one of the biggest issues our community is facing, particularly affordable housing. The median home value in Boone County is now …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chair Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) discusses I-70 expansion on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Powerful State Sen. Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) chairs the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee in Jefferson City. He spearheaded the bipartisan effort for Missouri’s $2.8 billion I-70 expansion plan. …
Read More »(LISTEN): “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn discusses 2024 pre-filing of bills on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Missouri House says 343 bills were pre-filed on Friday, which was the first day to pre-file bills for the 2024 legislative session. “Missouri Times” publisher Scott …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s city council gives green light to Douglass park project; LGBTQ ordinance likely to come up soon
One of the basketball courts at Columbia’s Douglass Park will soon be known as the “Coach Willie Cox Court”, under a $995,000 improvement project approved by Columbia’s …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s mayor anticipates proposed new Office of Violence Prevention would convene various groups together
Columbia’s mayor expects city manager De’Carlon Seewood to submit a report to the council within the next month or two on what her proposed new Office of …
Read More »(LISTEN): Top business leaders says child care is needed statewide to allow the workforce to return to work
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry president says the Show-Me State is missing out on more than $1-billion annually due to child care issues, including a …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri lawmakers, business leaders optimistic about bipartisan child care legislation
A veteran Missouri lawmaker who sponsored bipartisan child care tax credit legislation this year will pre-file the bill again on December 1. State Rep. Brenda Shields’ (R-St. …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor hopeful about proposed new office of Violence Prevention
Columbia’s mayor says she’s done talking about community violence and wants to see action. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe is proposing the creation of a new Office of Violence …
Read More »(LISTEN): Boone County commissioners excited about I-70 expansion’s ripple impact
Boone County’s three Democratic commissioners joined Missouri’s GOP governor for this week’s I-70 expansion bill-signing ceremony in Columbia. Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick says expanding I-70 …
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 »Columbia I-70 expansion bill-signing ceremony is today
The weather in Columbia is expected to be perfect for this afternoon’s bill-signing ceremony for the massive I-70 expansion project. Missouri Governor Mike Parson will hold a …
Read More »(AUDIO): Kansas City Sports Commission expects 300,000 people in town for NFL draft
More than 100,000 people are expected to be in Kansas City today, for day one of the 2023 NFL draft. It’s taking place at historic Union Station …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia Regional Airport officials in talks with United, Delta and some low-fare carriers
A top Columbia business leader predicts United Airlines will return to Columbia Regional Airport (COU). The Chicago-based airline suspended service at COU during the pandemic. Columbia Regional …
Read More »Columbia’s New TopTracer Golf expected to open this summer near Midway
The president of Rost Enterprises expects a July grand opening for the new TopTracer golf facility being built at Midway Golf and Games west of Columbia. Former …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri’s Senate Democratic leader to be honored tonight in Jefferson City
About 400 people are expected to pack Missouri Farm Bureau headquarters in Jefferson City this evening as Missouri’s Senate Minority Leader is honored as the statesman of …
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