Missouri Governor Mike Parson is hopeful that lawmakers will approve his proposed supplemental budget aimed at providing additional pay raises to state employees. Governor Parson joined “Wake …
Read More »Columbia councilman: CPD officers are working a lot of overtime, trying to prevent downtown violence
A city councilman says Columbia Police are working long hours to stop downtown violence. There have been eight downtown shootings since mid-September, and Councilman Matt Pitzer tells …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia mayoral candidate David Seamon appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Columbia School Board member David Seamon has announced his candidacy for mayor. Mr. Seamon discussed his run on “Wake Up Columbia.” He wants to see a permanent …
Read More »(AUDIO) Columbia Councilwoman Betsy Peters discusses council ward redistricting
Columbia’s City Council must approve new ward boundaries every ten years. Sixth Ward City Councilwoman Betsy Peters tells “Wake Up Columbia” that she’s hopeful it will be …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia parks sales tax extension opponent appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Columbia voters will cast ballots in November on a one-eighth cent park sales tax extension. Earlier this month, supporters of the proposal appeared on “Wake Up Columbia.” …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri House Education Committee Chairman Chuck Basye meets with CPS superintendent
UPDATE: Missouri House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee Chairman Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) met Friday with CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood and with Columbia School Board member Chris …
Read More »Missouri GOP congressman is critical of President Biden’s Afghanistan policies
An east-central Missouri congressman says countless Americans will get to see their sons, daughters, mothers and fathers again because of the bravery of fallen U-S Marine Lance …
Read More »Mizzou homecoming events kick off on Friday
Thousands of people will be in downtown Columbia for Saturday morning’s Mizzou homecoming parade. It will start at 9 near Tiger Avenue and Rollins and winds through downtown, …
Read More »Columbia has seen more than 20 fentanyl-related overdose deaths in 2021; town meeting planned
Columbia’s police chief says more than 20 people have died this year from overdoses involving fentanyl. More than 100 others have suffered injuries from fentanyl-related overdoses. Chief …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s police chief joins “Wake Up Columbia” to discuss 2020 Sun Court incident
A special prosecutor has cleared three Columbia police officers involved in a deadly 2020 officer-involved shooting, saying they acted within the law when they shot and killed …
Read More »AUDIO): Federation for Children head Jean Evans joins “Wake Up Columbia” to discuss school choice and Missouri’s ESA bill
Former State Rep. Jean Evans (R-Manchester) now leads the Missouri Federation for Children. She’s also a former Missouri Republican Party executive director. She joined “Wake Up Columbia” …
Read More »(AUDIO): Mizzou economics professor Aaron Hedlund discusses federal infrastructure legislation
University of Missouri economics professor Aaron Hedlund joined us live this morning on “Wake Up Columbia,” analyzing the federal infrastructure bill. He also discussed some of the …
Read More »(AUDIO): Boone County’s presiding commissioner weighs in on Sid Larson mural controversy
Boone County Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwill expects a commission vote in the next two weeks on the Sid Larson mural at the county courthouse. Mr. Atwill appeared …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Congressman Billy Long blasts Biden administration on “Wake Up Columbia”
A congressman who represents southwest Missouri’s Ozarks says President Biden and Vice President Harris should be removed from office “for their total and complete dereliction of duty.” …
Read More »Missouri House Education chairman wants CPS superintendent to resign, over Hickman class lesson
Missouri’s House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chair is calling on CPS Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood to resign, saying courses being taught at Columbia’s Hickman High School …
Read More »(AUDIO) State Rep. Chuck Basye joins “Wake Up Columbia” to preview veto session
State Rep. Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport) appeared live in-studio on “Wake Up Columbia” to preview Missouri’s legislative veto session. While he’s a strong supporter of GOP Governor Mike …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt discusses vaccine mandate on “Wake Up Columbia”
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt (R) made a live appearance on “Wake Up Columbia” this morning, and blasted President Biden’s vaccine mandate. Schmitt told 939 the Eagle …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri U.S. Senate candidate Mark McCloskey appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
St. Louis attorney Mark McCloskey, who’s running for Missouri’s GOP U.S. Senate nomination, joined “Wake Up Columbia” live this morning. He discussed his recent visit to the …
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