West-central Missouri’s outgoing congresswoman says the massive October blaze that destroyed more than 2,500 acres was started by a combine. U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville), who represents Wooldridge, …
Read More »(AUDIO): Outgoing U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) focusing on fire-damaged Wooldridge as she leaves office
Outgoing U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is focusing on several things as she leaves office, including fire-damaged Wooldridge. She represents the small Cooper County town on Capitol …
Read More »Congressman-Elect Mark Alford (R-Harrisonville) appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
U.S. Rep.-Elect Mark Alford (R-Harrisonville) will be sworn-in to office in January on Capitol Hill. He’s calling for securing the U-S border with Mexico and for finishing …
Read More »Missouri congresswoman questioning management of wildlife refuge near Wooldridge fire scene
The congresswoman who represents fire-damaged Wooldridge in Cooper County has questions for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service about how they’ve managed the Big Muddy National Fish …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) discusses Thanksgiving and Wooldridge fire on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Outgoing U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) is finishing her sixth and final term on Capitol Hill, after her unsuccessful Senate run in August. Congresswoman Hartzler joined us …
Read More »Treece, Buffaloe see bright future with new COU terminal
A former Columbia mayor describes Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal as a six-year project that culminated with the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony and first flight. Former …
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 »Wooldridge residents and state lawmaker say rebuilding church is symbolic
A state lawmaker with more than 30 years of fire experience has never seen a blaze like last Saturday’s wildfire that destroyed 23 structures in mid-Missouri’s rural …
Read More »Missouri lawmakers will tackle Wooldridge recovery in January, Rowden says
The state Senate Majority Leader describes Saturday’s massive fire in mid-Missouri’s Wooldridge as gut-wrenching and heartbreaking. The village of Wooldridge in eastern Cooper County is located in …
Read More »Missouri DPS: cause of Wooldridge fire is still under investigation
The Cooper County Fire Protection District and other local agencies are still investigating to determine what caused Saturday’s massive wildfire in the Wooldridge area. Missouri Department of …
Read More »Hartzler: mid-Missouri’s fire-damaged Wooldridge will recover
Missouri’s governor is thanking first responders and volunteers who responded to Saturday’s devastating natural cover fire in the farming town of Wooldridge. While the blaze burned more …
Read More »Parson, Rowden to visit fire-damaged rural town in mid-Missouri
Missouri’s governor will travel to rural Wooldridge Wednesday afternoon to tour damage from Saturday’s devastating natural cover fire. The Cooper County Fire Protection District says Saturday’s blaze …
Read More »Schmitt and Busch Valentine to face off in November in Missouri’s U.S. Senate race
Missouri’s GOP attorney general is vowing to go Washington to fight socialism. Eric Schmitt won Tuesday’s 21-candidate primary to capture the GOP U.S. Senate nomination with 46 …
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 »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) discuses Senate campaign on “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) admits he’s a longshot to win Tuesday’s Missouri GOP Senate primary. Congressman Long tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” that polling …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Rep. Billy Long appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-Springfield) is criticizing the absence of three major candidates from Tuesday night’s Missouri GOP Senate forum in Springfield: U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler, Attorney …
Read More »Missouri Congressman Cleaver calls for ban on assault weapons; Hartzler favors armed guards
A congresswoman who represents Columbia on Capitol Hill backs a plan to arm guards in schools. U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville), a former teacher who’s running for …
Read More »Missouri’s governor and Congresswoman Hartzler respond to mass shooting at Texas school
Missouri’s governor says he’s praying for the victims and their families in Tuesday’s deadly Texas school shooting. NBC News reports Texas officials say at least 19 children …
Read More »Increasing meatpacking capacity is top priority for Hartzler, as meat and beef prices rise across Missouri
A west-central Missouri congresswoman who serves on the House Agriculture Committee says we must increase meatpacking capacity. U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake …
Read More »U.S. Interior Department to reinstate police escorts for Honor Flights
Missouri’s two U.S. senators have announced that the National Park Service will reinstate police escorts for Honor Flights to Washington. The Department of Interior has reversed an …
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