State Sen. William Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) says Republicans need to get back to the founding principles of the GOP platform. He’s seeking Missouri’s GOP gubernatorial nomination in …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri House Budget chairman Smith announces candidacy for state treasurer on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Powerful Missouri House Budget Committee chairman Cody Smith (R-Carthage) is serving his fourth and final term in the House, due to term limits. He joined us live …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri’s Rehder is optimistic about the roll out of PDMP
A veteran southeast Missouri lawmaker who’s running for lieutenant governor says more than 70 percent of Missourians favor a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP). Governor Mike Parson …
Read More »Hundreds of American flags flying this afternoon in Centralia; Missouri Capitol dome to shine red, white and blue
Missouri’s governor has ordered the Capitol dome in Jefferson City to shine red, white and blue Tuesday evening for the Fourth of July. “As we gather with …
Read More »Most Missouri state offices closing today at noon; state offices closed Tuesday for 4th of July
Most of Jefferson City’s approximately 14,000 state employees will be going home early today (Monday), according to Missouri Governor Mike Parson. The governor says most state offices …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s mayor and art enthusiasts excited about Orr Street park plans
The Missouri Department of Economic Development’s (DED) new acting director will be in Columbia this afternoon for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Orr Street park property. …
Read More »Columbia has two Juneteenth celebrations today; Juneteenth is a federal and state holiday
Today is Juneteenth, which is a federal, Missouri, county and city holiday. It marks the effective end to slavery in the United States, commemorating the emancipation of …
Read More »MoDOT: Expect delays next weekend on and near I-70’s Rocheport bridge
Mid-Missouri commuters and truckers should be prepared for delays if they’re traveling near I-70’s Rocheport bridge next weekend. Rocheport is about 14 miles west of Columbia. The …
Read More »Convicted central Missouri murderer Tisius executed; expresses remorse for 2000 killings
A convicted double killer from mid-Missouri has been executed by lethal injection, about 23 years after he killed two Randolph County jailers in Huntsville. Michael Tisius was …
Read More »Convicted mid-Missouri murderer Tisius set to be executed tonight
Barring intervention from a federal judge or the U.S. Supreme Court, a convicted killer from mid-Missouri will be executed this evening at the state’s maximum-security prison in …
Read More »Missouri’s governor touts new website for suicide and crisis calls
Missouri’s governor says a new website provides critical information for anyone who may be experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis. The website is missouri988.org …
Read More »Hoskins: Missouri gaming legislation would be impacted by Hammerschmidt; final day of session is today
Sports wagering could be dead for Missouri’s 2023 session, which wraps up at 6 this evening in Jefferson City. Senate Economic Development and Tax Policy Committee chairman …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri’s House Speaker doesn’t believe special session will be necessary; anti-hazing bill appears to be dead
Missouri’s House Speaker is pleased with the 2023 legislative session, which wraps up Friday evening at 6 in Jefferson City. Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Town and Country) notes …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) discusses 2023 legislative session on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri’s 2023 legislative session has four days left. Republicans have supermajorities in both chambers: 24-10 in the state Senate and 111-51 in the Missouri House. House Speaker …
Read More »(AUDIO): Swift Foods to present $200,000 check to Columbia officials tonight
Columbia’s mayor is praising Swift Foods, which has invested $200-million into their new plant on Route B. Swift and JBS executives will be in Columbia this (Monday) …
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 »Missouri Supreme Court sets August execution date for convicted murderer
An eastern Missouri man who kidnapped and beat a six-year-old girl to death with a brick almost 21 years ago will be executed in August. The Missouri …
Read More »(AUDIO): Veteran Missouri state senator wants to see I-70 four-laned through Columbia
A state senator from eastern Missouri who’s strongly considering a 2024 gubernatorial bid says the money is available to pay for his proposal to four-lane I-70 from …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia’s mayor says Swift Foods’ opening on Route B is huge
A west-central Missouri congressman who represents part of Columbia and Boone County predicts the new Swift Foods plant will help Columbia and will help feed families. U.S. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s new Swift Prepared Foods plant aims to be the employer of choice in area
Missouri’s governor describes the opening of Columbia’s massive Swift Foods plant on Route B as a wonderful day for Columbia, and a good day for the entire …
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