The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says you can expect nighttime lane closures on busy I-70 between Columbia and Kingdom City, once works begins this summer to …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former State Sen. Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) describes himself as congressional frontrunner in CD3 on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Retiring U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) will endorse former State Sen. Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia) in the race to succeed him on Capitol Hill. Eight Republicans have …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former Boone County clerk Taylor Burks announces congressional run on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Eight-term U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) will be retiring in December, after 16 years on Capitol Hill. Missouri’s new third congressional district includes Columbia south of …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Congressman Graves says $93-million in extra money for I-70 will also help I-44
The dean of Missouri’s congressional delegation who’s the powerful U.S. House Transportation Committee chair has helped Missouri land $93-million in additional funds to be put toward I-70. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri tow truck drivers staying busy in ice storm
The National Weather Service’s (NWS) winter weather advisory for Columbia and mid-Missouri remains in effect until 6 pm this evening. NWS St. Louis meteorologist Lydia JaJa says …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield) discusses massive I-70 project on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield) says state transportation officials will begin the state’s $2.8 billion I-70 expansion plan in mid-Missouri. Representative Schulte joined us live on …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri state lawmaker says rebuilding I-70 between Columbia and Kingdom City to take three years
A state lawmaker from mid-Missouri’s Callaway County says you can expect construction to begin this summer on I-70 between Columbia and Kingdom City in the first phase …
Read More »Columbia man’s fentanyl sentencing highlights Boone County’s increasing fentanyl problem
Federal prosecutors in Kansas City and Jefferson City say Boone County ranks in the top ten among all of Missouri’s 114 counties for fatal overdose deaths. U.S. …
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): Mid-Missouri lawmaker predicts I-70 expansion plan will save lives
A state lawmaker who represents three mid-Missouri counties says the massive I-70 expansion project is critical to his district. State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) represents Audrain, Callaway …
Read More »Missouri’s governor to sign I-70 legislation next week in Columbia
Missouri’s governor will travel to Columbia on Tuesday to sign legislation providing $2.8 billion in funding to expand and rebuild I-70 from Kansas City to St. Louis. …
Read More »UPDATE: Jefferson City and Fulton now included in severe thunderstorm watch
Jefferson City, Fulton, Kingdom City and Montgomery City are now under a severe thunderstorm watch until 4 this afternoon. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis …
Read More »Columbia employers could see impact from massive beef plant being built near Warrenton
Columbia-area business leaders say a new $800-million beef processing plant being built near Wright City could impact some employers here. The issue was discussed at the recent Regional …
Read More »Mid-Missouri stores expected to see boost with sales tax holiday weekend
Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is underway this (Friday) morning and continues through Sunday. Under state law, certain back-to-school purchases like school supplies, computers, and clothes are …
Read More »Central Missouri Honor Flight veterans return home to flags, fireworks
95 Missouri veterans returned home to Columbia Monday night to a heroes’ welcome, after the 63rd Honor Flight to Washington DC. Most of the veterans were from …
Read More »Paulsell: Central Missouri Honor Flight brings healing to many Vietnam veterans
The Central Missouri Honor Flight director describes last week’s trip to Washington as rewarding, but also emotionally and physically exhausting for veterans and caregivers. Former Boone County …
Read More »(AUDIO): Central Missouri Honor Flight director Steve Paulsell appears on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
95 Missouri veterans received a once-in-a-lifetime experience last week, when they took an Honor Flight to Washington. It was the first Central Missouri Honor Flight since 2019, …
Read More »Canceling student debt viewed with skepticism by Missouri Congressman Luetkemeyer
While details are still being worked on, PBS is reporting that President Joe Biden (D) is planning to move ahead on canceling some student loan debt. East-central Missouri …
Read More »95 Missouri veterans return to emotional homecoming in Columbia
Hundreds of motorcyclists from across mid-Missouri escorted 95 Honor Flight veterans from Kingdom City to Columbia Monday night, as they returned home to a hero’s welcome. Zimmer …
Read More »UPDATE: Charges filed in I-70 Callaway County marijuana case
Callaway County prosecutors have charged two suspects with felony trafficking of drugs, after 500 pounds of packaged marijuana spilled onto I-70 during Wednesday’s crash east of Kingdom …
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