U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) represents north Columbia and northern Boone County on Capitol Hill, as well as a large portion of west-central Missouri, including Sedalia and …
Read More »Missouri’s 2023 state fair wraps up; fair officials praise concert attendance
While we won’t have attendance numbers yet, Missouri state fair officials are pleased with this year’s turnout in Sedalia. The fair wrapped up on Sunday. Missouri Department …
Read More »Drought, flooding and rural farm economy are main concerns for west-central Missouri congressman
A west-central Missouri congressman who represents Columbia and Sedalia on Capitol Hill is inviting you to today’s Sedalia listening session on the federal farm bill, which is …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s Midway Golf and Games aims to become mid-Missouri’s premier family fun destination
Saturday is the highly-anticipated grand opening of Columbia’s new Toptracer golf facility at Midway Golf and Games. The multi-level facility has been accepting walk-ins this week. Midway …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) discusses drought, federal farm bill and China on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) serves on the House Agriculture Committee in Washington. His sprawling west-central Missouri district includes Columbia, Sedalia, Warrensburg and Centralia. He’s inviting farmers …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) explains his debt ceiling vote on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) is one of 72 House Republicans to vote no on the bill to suspend the nation’s debt limit through January 2025. Congressman …
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 »(AUDIO): U.S. House Agriculture Committee to hold farm bill listening session in August in Sedalia
A west-central Missouri congressman who serves on the House Agriculture Committee on Capitol Hill says the committee will hold a listening session at the state fair in …
Read More »UPDATE: Menards stealing suspect described as flight risk by court
Two suspects accused of stealing merchandise from numerous Menards stores in Columbia, Jefferson City and several states have been captured in eastern Missouri’s St. Peters. Jefferson City …
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): Mid-Missouri lawmaker downplays consolidation concerns involving open enrollment
The Missouri House narrowly approved open enrollment legislation before their spring break. The vote was 85-69, with about 30 Republicans voting no. The bill is sponsored by …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. Brad Pollitt (R-Sedalia) discusses open enrollment legislation on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chairman Rep. Brad Pollitt (R-Sedalia) says the Show-Me State has 1.8 percent of the nation’s K-12 students but 3.5 percent …
Read More »West-central Missouri Democratic congressional candidate is self-funding his campaign
West-central Missouri’s sprawling fourth congressional district hasn’t sent a Democrat to Capitol Hill in 14 years. That’s when the late U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton (D-Lexington) won his …
Read More »(AUDIO): West-central Missouri GOP congressional candidate Mark Alford appears live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
West-central Missouri GOP congressional candidate Mark Alford is predicting that Republicans will retake control of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate in November. Mr. Alford is the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Rost Enterprises executives outline TopTracer golf development plans on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table”
The new president of Rost Enterprises says the popular Midway Golf and Games just west of Columbia draws customers from St. Louis, Kansas City and rural towns …
Read More »Moberly pedestrian killed in I-70 crash near Boonville
Missouri state troopers have identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed early Friday morning on I-70 in Cooper County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crash report …
Read More »Missouri Farmers Care Food drive taking place today at state fair in Sedalia
Missouri’s lieutenant governor says hunger is bipartisan and that it impacts both urban and rural residents. Mike Kehoe is in Sedalia for today’s (Tuesday) Missouri Farmers Care …
Read More »Budweiser Clydesdales to be featured in tonight’s parade at Missouri state fair
Governor Mike Parson will travel to west-central Missouri’s Sedalia for this (Thursday) morning’s opening day ceremony for the 2022 state fair. The ceremony begins at 11 am …
Read More »West-central Missouri will have just its third congressional representative in 46 years
West-central Missouri’s sprawling fourth congressional district has had only two congressional representatives since 1977: Democrat Ike Skelton from 1977-2010 and Republican Vicky Hartzler from 2011 to today. …
Read More »Columbia-based Break Time: gas issue problem involves fuel deliver with primary carrier
Columbia-based Break Time says their Jefferson City Truman Boulevard convenience store location has now reopened and is back in business. They also say they’ve determined that if you …
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