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The NFIB Missouri director says small business owners across the Show-Me State continue to demonstrate perseverance despite ongoing economic headwinds. NFIB Missouri's Brad Jones discussed the NFIB small business optimism index on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

Columbia-based Shelter Insurance is the eighth largest employer in Columbia/Boone County, according to the latest numbers from Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). Shelter has 1,115 employees in Columbia/Boone County, according to REDI numbers. Shelter Insurance president Rockne Corbin joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Rou...

A state senator who has been serving as the Missouri Senate Agriculture Committee chair has been elected as the new Missouri Senate President Pro Tem. State Sen. Jason Bean (R-Peach Orchard) was elected by Senate Republicans Thursday in Jefferson City. Senator Bean has been serving as Missouri Senate Agriculture Committee chair: he represents the Bootheel, which is one of the biggest areas of agri...

An east-central Missouri congressman who represents south Columbia as well as Jefferson City, Ashland and Fulton on Capitol Hill was re-elected to a second term this week. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) serves on the House Judiciary and Education committees. Congressman Onder beat St. Peters Democrat Bethany Mann by a vote of 149,239 to 125,271. Mann campaigned on strong public schools, affordable health...

Missourians are casting ballots today on five statewide issues: four proposed constitutional amendments (3, 6, 7 and 8) and Proposition A, which involves Missouri’s congressional districts. Greene County clerk Shane Schoeller was live this morning on "Wake Up Missouri," telling listeners that about 12 percent of voters cast ballots in early voting:

Voters in Columbia and throughout Boone County will cast ballots Tuesday on Proposition L, which calls for adding three-eighths-of a cent to the county’s current one-eighth cent law enforcement sales tax to fund a new county jail. Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey notes the word “jail” is not in L’s ballot language, saying there is specific language that must be used. Sheriff Carey joined host Fre...

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is urging voters to support Amendment Three and to oppose 6 in November. Governor Kehoe joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) faces Democrat Bethany Mann as he seeks a third term in Congress. Congressman Onder represents part of Columbia as well as Ashland, Jefferson City, Fulton and Boonville on Capitol Hill. He spoke live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and is urging listeners to support Amendment Three, the abortion issue:

Former Missouri attorney general Andrew Bailey is urging voters to approve Amendment Three and to reject Amendment Six at the polls next week. Mr. Bailey was live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and says out-of-state groups with dark money are trying to buy the Constitution:

Missourians head to the polls in November to cast ballots on Amendment 8, which would preserve the right of residents to elect a county sheriff and would prohibit removal of a sheriff except by a writ of quo warranto. Veteran Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler supports Amendment 8 and joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

The Columbia Board of Realtors says the median home price in Boone County in September 2026 increased 12 percent to $370,000. The group says September sales were down 12 percent. Columbia Board of Realtors chief executive officer Brian Toohey joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Mr. Toohey tells listeners that we are in the beginning of a shift dow...

Missouri voters are casting ballots in November on several proposed constitutional amendments, including Amendment 7. State Sen. Adam Schnelting (R-St. Charles County) sponsors 7. His proposed constitutional amendment would amend Missouri's Constitution to establish a permanent endowment fund to support state government, rather than taxing Missouri residents. While some critics worry about the imp...

The founder of shooting, hunting, outdoor and fishing internet retailer Midway USA was Saturday's guest on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Midway USA founder Larry Potterfield joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning. Midway USA has built its massive headquarters and distribution center near Rocheport. Mr. Potterfield also discussed Midway USA’s upcoming 50th anniversary and the company...

Eliah Drinkwitz’s #13 Missouri Tigers will face Trinidad Chambliss and #9 Ole Miss Saturday afternoon at Vaught-Hemingway in Oxford. The Tigers are 5-1 and 2-1 in the Southeastern Conference. Saturday’s game kicks off at 2:30 at Hollingsworth field. Former Ole Miss star Harry Harrison is the analyst on the Ole Miss Radio Network from Learfield: Harry joined 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth on the "...

We learned more details about downtown Columbia crime today on 939 the Eagle's "Sunday Morning with Ken and Brian." Columbia police chief Jill Schlude joined hosts Ken Rice and Peter Thiele live in-studio. Columbia's city council heard a 22-page presentation this week about downtown Columbia crime trends. The report says crime in downtown Columbia has increased 48 percent in the past year. Chief S...

The Mid-Missouri Board of Realtors says August single-family home sales fell about 13 percent in Boone County. The median single family home price in August in Boone County stayed at about $350,000 and Columbia's dropped $950 to about $356,000. REMAX Boone Realty chief executive officer Elizabeth Mendenhall joined Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtabl...

Former FBI deputy director and former Missouri attorney general Andrew Bailey announced last week that he's stepping down to return to his family in Missouri. He'll speak Tuesday evening at the Boone County GOP annual chili supper at Columbia's American Legion. Mr. Bailey served as Missouri’s 44th attorney general. He joined Jennifer Bukowsky on "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that violent c...

Columbia/Boone County voters will cast ballots in November on Proposition L, which involves a proposed new Boone County jail. Proposition L calls for adding three-eighths-of a cent to the county’s current one-eighth cent law enforcement sales tax to fund a new county jail. Sheriff Dwayne Carey says we’re in a crisis now with jail overcrowding. Proposition L was a key topic on Sunday Morning With K...

Columbia water rates, electric rates, the Utilities Department and Columbia crime were some of the numerous topics addressed this weekend on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Host Fred Parry's guest in-studio was Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy, who also hosts the "Eagle Eye Drive at 5" on 939 the Eagle. Mr. Mr. Murphy reports Columbia water rates have increased ten percent, effective October 1. Tha...

West-central Missouri Congressman Mark Alford (R-Raymore) traveled to Ukraine recently. He serves on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee's national security, state, and related programs subcommittee. Congressman Alford, who represents Centralia, Sturgeon, Hallsville and parts of Columbia on Capitol Hill, blasts Russian President Putin. Congressman Alford joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer...

Missouri Deputy attorney general Shaun Mackelprang continues to recover after being rescued on a mountain in Wyoming. Mr. Mackelprang spoke on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and shared his story. He also praises first responders:

Boone County's presiding commissioner says Proposition L is needed to fund a new county jail. Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick joined host Mike Murphy for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable.” Mike and Commissioner Kendrick tackled several topics, including the jail, Proposition L, the county budget, the purchase of an animal hospital and Boone Health and Boone Hospital...

Mizzou officials say the individual seen on video at this week’s Turning Point USA event in Columbia is NOT a Mizzou student and has been trespassed from campus. The person addressed Turning Point USA leaders on-campus. The video shows a representative of Turning Point USA asking the person “So you are for people being killed for freedom of speech.” The person responded “Yeah, absolutely.” Mizzou...

It's still unclear which congressional map will appear on Missouri's November ballot. Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon appeared live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." She advises you to hold off on casting an absentee ballot until the US Supreme Court decides the case. She notes you can still view your sample ballot on her office's website:

U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) is praising the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals'' ruling on congressional maps, saying it is the correct one. Congressman Onder discussed maps as well as fraud during a live interview on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":