Missouri’s governor says describes the approximately 5,000 high school students who attended the state FFA convention in Columbia as the future of agriculture, Missouri, and the nation. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor and UM System President Dr. Mun Choi to address FFA today in Columbia
Columbia’s hotels, restaurants and shops have been packed, as more than 5,000 high school students who are part of FFA attend the 96th annual State FFA convention. …
Read More »UPDATE: Missouri’s governor says Dorsey execution to proceed
Missouri’s governor says the state will carry out Tuesday evening’s scheduled execution of convicted mid-Missouri double killer Brian Dorsey. Barring intervention from a federal judge or the …
Read More »Convicted mid-Missouri murderer Brian Dorsey’s clemency requests still under review from governor
Missouri’s governor is still reviewing a clemency request from convicted mid-Missouri killer Brian Dorsey, who’s scheduled to be executed tomorrow (Tuesday) night in Bonne Terre. Governor Mike …
Read More »UPDATE: Coach Adkins urging Missouri’s governor to spare convicted killer Dorsey’s life
The legendary former football coach at Jefferson City high school is asking Missouri’s Governor to grant clemency for one of his former players who’s set to be …
Read More »Parson, Fitzwater praise Unilever’s $105-million in investments in Jefferson City plant
One of the world’s leading suppliers of beauty and wellbeing and personal care products has announced that it will invest $80-million into its large plant on Jefferson …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The “Missouri Times” honored Missouri Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) as its 2024 stateswoman of the year last night. 939 the Eagle’s Randy Tobler reports there …
Read More »(LISTEN): Northern Missouri Congressman Graves focusing on border, economy and rural hospitals
The dean of Missouri’s congressional delegation will seek his 13th term on Capitol Hill this fall. U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio), whose massive 39-county district includes Moberly, Mexico …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Sen. William Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) discusses Wednesday’s mass shooting near Kansas City’s Union Station on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Kansas City Police say 23 people have been shot, one fatally, after Wednesday’s Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally. Kansas City Police chief Stacey Graves identifies the victim …
Read More »(LISTEN): One dead and 21 wounded after mass shooting after Chiefs victory rally
Kansas City’s police chief says 22 people were shot during Wednesday afternoon’s mass shooting after the Chiefs Super Bowl victory rally at Union Station. One person was …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. Rudy Veit (R-Wardsville) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
A mid-Missouri state lawmaker who’s also an attorney praises Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Russell, who delivered her State of the Judiciary address last week. Chief …
Read More »(LISTEN): American Airlines to add two daily flights at Columbia Regional Airport this spring
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) will soon have seven outbound flights each day, up from the current five daily outbound flights. COU manager Michael Parks tells 939 the Eagle …
Read More »(LISTEN): Chiefs Super Bowl parade is Wednesday; Governors Parson and Newsom raise money for Special Olympics
The Kansas City Chiefs have won back-to-back Super Bowls and their third title in the past five years. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named the Super Bowl …
Read More »Governor Parson heading to mid-Missouri’s Harrisburg and to Faurot field today
Mid-Missouri’s fast-growing Harrisburg R-8 school district will have a special visitor this afternoon. Missouri Governor Mike Parson will be addressing the student assembly at Harrisburg high school …
Read More »President Choi: Memorial Stadium donation will have a generational impact on Mizzou
The UM System president is ecstatic about a $62-million donation to Mizzou Athletics, which will fund major renovations to Memorial Stadium in Columbia and support the Tiger …
Read More »“The Voice” runner-up country musician Ruby Leigh to be recognized by Missouri Senate today
Her motto is “Don’t let your fears be bigger than your dreams.” 16-year-old Ruby Leigh of eastern Missouri’s Foley captured the nation’s attention in Season 24 of …
Read More »Former Missouri Senator and First Lady Jean Carnahan praised by both sides of the aisle
A public memorial service for former First Lady and former U.S. Sen. Jean Carnahan will be held in February in St. Louis. Mrs. Carnahan died Tuesday evening …
Read More »Murder suspect from out-of-state captured in Columbia; unclear if he’ll fight extradition
A murder suspect from the state of California remains jailed without bond this morning in Boone County, on a warrant from the Golden State. 35-year-old Tyler Scott …
Read More »(LISTEN): Economic growth and state employee pay were two key elements of Missouri governor’s address
Missouri’s governor says his administration will leave a record $1.5 billion on the bottom line for the next administration. While GOP Governor Mike Parson outlined his budget …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri’s governor to deliver final State of State today; Parson says state employees have been on his mind since day one
Cole County’s more than 14,000 state employees will find out this afternoon whether Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) is proposing a state employee pay raise for the …
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