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 »Missouri’s Blunt hopeful about cure for Alzheimer’s; thankful for NIH building designation
Missouri’s retiring senator has helped secure seven straight funding increases for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which has more than quintupled the amount of funding available …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt discusses November election, inflation and Alzheimer’s on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
The Consumer Price Index has risen eight percent in the year, through September. U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R) predicts Republicans will retake control of the U.S. House …
Read More »Missouri’s senior senator pleased that Park Service reverses its decision on honor flights
Missouri’s senior senator is thankful that the National Park Police has reversed an earlier decision and are reinstating police escorts for Honor Flights to Washington. U.S. Sen. …
Read More »(AUDIO): U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt discusses U.S. Supreme Court leak and Honor Flights on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
“Politico” reports now that U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has ordered an investigation into the leak of a draft opinion overturning Roe vs. Wade, what …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor describes I-70 Rocheport bridge project as a game-changer
Columbia’s outgoing mayor says he can’t think of a larger generational investment than the $240-million new I-70 Rocheport bridge project. A groundbreaking ceremony for the massive project …
Read More »Blunt says Missouri House’s daily debates closely resemble Congress
Missouri’s senior senator on Capitol Hill says the Show-Me State is where the nation comes together. Retiring U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R) recently addressed the Missouri House in …
Read More »Mid-Missouri educators to join Governor Parson at Friday’s roundtable in Columbia
Columbia civic leaders and officials from Mizzou and several other higher education institutions will join Missouri’s governor at a roundtable Friday morning at Mizzou’s NextGen facility. UM …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri U.S. Senate candidate Mark McCloskey appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
St. Louis attorney Mark McCloskley, who’s seeking Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination this year, was the guest speaker at Friday’s Columbia Pachyderm meeting. McCloskey also appeared live …
Read More »(AUDIO): State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) represents Columbia in the Missouri House. He joined 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth and Stephanie Bell live on “Wake Up Columbia” …
Read More »Columbia’s I-70 and Highway 63 interchange could get help, under federal infrastructure bill
The federal infrastructure bill signed into law by President Joe Biden could provide some funding to help the heavily-congested I-70 and Highway 63 interchange in Columbia. That’s …
Read More »Missouri’s Blunt warns of increasing costs of Thanksgiving items like turkey, green beans and butter
Missouri’s senior senator is warning that this will be the most expensive Thanksgiving ever. U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R) addressed the issue on the Senate floor, telling …
Read More »Blunt: I-70 bridge in mid-Missouri’s Rocheport has national impact
Missouri’s senior senator says the planned new $240-million I-70 Rocheport bridge project has received the largest competitive grant ever received by the state Department of Transportation (MoDOT). …
Read More »Mizzou leaders predict NextGen will make health care more affordable
The UM System president says the $220-million NextGen Precision Health building in Columbia will reduce the cost of health care. UM System President Dr. Mun Choi says …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor predicts Columbia’s NextGen will boost economic development in region
The chairman of the UM Board of Curators describes the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building in Columbia as the most ambitious research initiative in the university’s …
Read More »Blunt: NextGen facility in Columbia will have $5.6 billion impact on Missouri’s economy
Missouri’s senior senator predicts the new NextGen Precision Health building in Columbia will provide personalized care to Missourians and will cement our place as a leader in …
Read More »Missouri’s governor says $81 million federal grant for I-70 Rocheport bridge project was larger than expected
Missouri’s governor says the $240-million new I-70 Rocheport bridge project has national significance. Governor Mike Parson (R) tells 939 the Eagle that an $81-million federal grant was crucial. …
Read More »Tuesday groundbreaking set for massive I-70 new Rocheport bridge project
Missouri’s governor will be in Rocheport Tuesday morning for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new $240-million I-70 bridge project. The ceremony will start at 11 am at …
Read More »UM System praises retiring Missouri Senator Blunt, for working to address doctor shortage in rural towns
The UM Board of Curators praises Missouri’s retiring senior senator for obtaining funding to address primary care doctor shortages in rural communities. U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R) …
Read More »UM System’s top priority named for Missouri’s senior senator
Saying that he’s tirelessly advocated for the University of Missouri System during his years of public service, the UM Board of Curators has voted to name the …
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