Local elected officials, state lawmakers and a congressman who represents Columbia on Capitol Hill are condemning Saturday’s attempted assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former Missouri DPS director chairing new Missouri House committee on illegal immigrants and crime
The newly-formed Missouri House Special Interim Committee on Illegal Immigrant Crimes will hold an organizational meeting and its first public hearing Thursday morning in Jefferson City. House …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) discusses illegal immigration and new House committee on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) has appointed a new House committee to investigate crimes committed by alleged illegal immigrants. Speaker Plocher has named a former …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Governor Mike Parson discusses I-70 groundbreaking and possible supplemental budget on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri’s governor and state lawmakers in both parties like State Reps. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) and Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield) will be in Columbia in about an …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia arts festival to provide exposure to different cultures
A well-known Columbia musician is encouraging families, the youth and everyone to attend Thursday’s first annual Columbia Arts Festival. It will take place Thursday from 5-9 pm …
Read More »MoDOT plans Wednesday open house on massive I-70 expansion project in mid-Missouri
This afternoon and evening are your opportunities to learn new details about the massive I-70 expansion project that begins this summer between Columbia and Kingdom City, including …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) describes being inside Kansas City’s Union Station When Shooting Happened
Kansas City Police and firefighters say 22 people were shot in this afternoon’s mass shooting west of Union Station, as the Chiefs victory rally ended. One person …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri lawmaker’s bill would ban teens from purchasing AR-15’s
Legislation prohibiting the purchasing of semi-automatic and fully automatic firearms by anyone under the age of 20 has been filed again by a mid-Missouri state lawmaker. State …
Read More »(LISTEN): Mid-Missouri lawmaker to file bipartisan catalytic converter legislation
While Republicans have supermajorities in both chambers in Jefferson City this year, State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) is hopeful about the 2024 session. Representative Tyson Smith …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri Chamber of Commerce touting I-70 expansion plan
Missouri’s largest business organization is praising the state’s $2.8 billion plan to rebuild and six-lane I-70 from Wentzville to Blue Springs. Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia state lawmaker is thankful his women veterans appreciation bill is now law
Bipartisan legislation that designates June 12 of each year as Women Veterans Appreciation Day has been signed by Missouri’s governor. The bill was sponsored by State Rep. …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia lawmaker to file semi-automatic and fully automatic gun legislation in January
A well-known Missouri House Democrat intends to pre-file legislation again in December that would prohibit the selling or purchasing of semi-automatic and fully automatic firearms by anyone …
Read More »(LISTEN): State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) discusses Missouri legislative priorities on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. David Tyson Smith’s (D-Columbia) district is primarily in north Columbia, but he also represents some areas south of I-70 as well. Representative Smith joined us …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia Democratic lawmakers join Missouri’s GOP governor on I-70 expansion bill
Boone County’s bipartisan legislative delegation was unanimous in its support of a bill pushed by Missouri’s governor to six-lane I-70 across the state. Senate President Pro Tem …
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): Missouri lawmakers on both sides of aisle praise Boone County fair’s ham breakfast
More than 200 people packed the Boone County Fairgrounds’ coliseum in Columbia for Saturday morning’s ham breakfast. Just Jeff’s catered the fair breakfast, which included scrambled eggs, …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri women’s veteran appreciation legislation approved by Legislature
Bipartisan legislation that designates June 12 of each year as Women Veterans Appreciation day is heading to Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) desk. The bill is sponsored …
Read More »No meeting between Governor Parson and CPS Superintendent Yearwood, at this time
The Missouri governor’s office says there is no scheduled meeting at this time between Governor Mike Parson and CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood. 939 the Eagle News …
Read More »Columbia Democratic lawmaker and former state party chair defend mayor from criticism over drag queen performance
“Nothing short of deplorable.” That’s how Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) describes Thursday’s Columbia diversity celebration that featured three drag queens who performed before 1,000 people, …
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