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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (R) says he will not call a special legislative session on data centers. State Rep. Don Mayhew (R-Crocker) and at least 15 of his House colleagues want to see a special session. Governor Mike Kehoe was live Wednesday on 939 the Eagle's “Wake Up Missouri." Governor Kehoe says safeguards are already in place under Senate Bill 4, saying that law ensures that large energy...

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (R) made $53-million in line-item budget vetoes in June. Governor Kehoe joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning, telling listeners he has to make tough decisions because Missouri requires a balanced budget. The governor is also ruling out calling a special session on data centers:

Columbia voters will head to the polls in August to cast ballots on Proposition 1, a proposed one percent sales/use tax that would be dedicated to public safety. Columbia officials say it’s needed to stabilize the city’s police and firefighter’s retirement fund. City manager De’Carlon Seewood has told 939 the Eagle that if voters approve Proposition 1, $38-million would be generated annually and t...

The Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) director is in her 15th year in that position. CVB director Amy Schneider joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." They tackled sports tourism, the importance of Gans Creek's cross country course from a national perspective and talk of a conference center. She says tourism in Columbia means jobs and sales tax r...

A $49.6 billion state operating budget has been signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe. The governor has made several hundred million dollars in line-item vetoes. Governor Kehoe’s budget includes $2-billion for public safety and $59-million for agriculture, including funding for FFA. It also includes $15-million to support a future downtown Jefferson City conference center and parking garage. Stat...

The United States is celebrating its 250th birthday nationwide. Show-Me 250's Pat Thomas of Jefferson City joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on "Wake Up Missouri":

The activities director at Columbia-based In-2 is grateful to have his job. Trey Dawson joined hosts Randy and Shannon Tobler live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Mr. Dawson tells listeners that he's served time in 27 different county jails in 12 states and has been to the penitentiary five times. He says dogs in the prison changed his life. He shared his powerful story:

A congressman who represents west-central Missouri on Capitol Hill says America's best days are still ahead of us. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore), who represents Columbia, Sturgeon and Centralia on Capitol Hill, joined hosts Randy and Heliene Tobler on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Congressman Alford says the bipartisan housing bill needs to be signed and will take effect in nine days, if...

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway (R) criticizes a recent ruling from Judge Zhang involving abortion and promises an appeal. General Hanaway joined hosts Randy Tobler and Peter Thiele live on "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that her office will appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court. The case is called " Comprehensive Health v. Missouri." While abortion rights advocates praise the ru...

Southwest Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison says the Senate has the 50 votes to pass the SAVE Act. Congressman Burlison (R-Springfield) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Brian Karl live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". They also discussed Iran and health care:

The president of Columbia-based Boone Health hopes to see a decision on a strategic partner by the end of the calendar year. Boone Health president and chief executive officer Brady Dubois joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”." They tackled the strategic partner issue, Missouri Heart Center's closure, the Glasgow clinic, the Nifong Plaza campus and numerous...

The Missouri House Veterans Committee's vice chair praises President Donald Trump for the situation in Iran. State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield), who served two combat tours in Afghanistan, joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Rep. Schulte tells listeners that President Trump has been "three steps ahead" of everyone and that Iran has been brough...

A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Columbia by the Goldwater Institute involving the city’s revenue guarantee for American Airlines' flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Charlotte. The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the city's public revenue guarantee for American Airlines’ new route between COU and Charlotte. Attorney Dave Roland of the Goldwater Institute spoke...

NFIB Missouri director Brad Jones says the most recent small business economic trends survey is down. He joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and tells listeners that Missouri small business plans to increase employment are down in the survey:

U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) says there is waste and some fraud in the federal government's child care development block program. Congressman Onder, who represents Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton on Capitol Hill, joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He also discussed prescription drug costs:

Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) director Michelle Hataway describes Allegiant’s new Florida service at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) as a gamechanger for COU and for the mid-Missouri region. COU is the nation’s fastest-growing airport, according to aviation firm Mead and Hunt. Airport manager Michael Parks joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CE...

Missouri's state auditor says state budget numbers show a trend in deficit spending that cannot be sustained and that jeopardize Missouri's financial health. That warning from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and discussed the budget numbers. She also tells l...

Former U.S. Rep. J.D. Hayworth (R) says Americans are paying, on average, three times more that what the rest of the world pays for prescription drugs. Former Congressman Hayworth joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" and he's calling on Congress to take action involving most favored nation to help lower costs of prescription drugs. He says it's time to r...

The president of the nation's second-oldest women's college is celebrating her first anniversary at historic Stephens College in Columbia. Dr. Shannon Lundeen joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Dr. Lundeen tells listeners that deferred maintenance is the biggest challenge she's facing:

Jefferson City Mayor Ron Fitzwater has vetoed a proposed ordinance involving bicyclists and stop signs, citing language concerns. Mayor Fitzwater joined Randy Tobler and Brian Karl live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and says the proposal is being sent back to committee:

Former Boone County clerk and U.S. Navy veteran Taylor Burks is seeking the GOP nomination for Missouri's new fifth congressional district. The Columbia Republican joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and calls for passage of the SAVE Act and paper ballots. Mr. Burks also emphasizes the importance of election integrity and blasts current U.S. Rep....

Missourians head to the polls in August to cast ballots on four statewide measures, including Amendment One. It is the extension of Missouri's parks, soils and water sales tax. Missourians first approved it in 1984 and it's been reapproved in 1988, 1996, 2006 and 2016. Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) director Kurt Schaefer joined hosts Stephanie Bell and Camellia Peterson live on 93...

Tuesday's annual Backyard BBQ bash in Jefferson City will draw a big crowd to raise money for foster, adoptive and kinship families in central Missouri. The Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association (CMFCAA) serves 24 counties, including every county in the 939 the Eagle listening area. CMFCAA spokesman Gerry Tritz joined 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth live on the "Eagle Eye Drive at...

The Boone County Fire Protection District is known nationwide as a world-class organization. Missouri Task Force One (MOTF-1) is part of it and is one of 28 urban search and rescue team across the nation. Boone County Fire Protection District Chief Doug Westhoff and assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp appeared in-studio this weekend on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable". The district was formed in 1970...

State Rep. John Martin (R-Columbia) gives Missouri's recently-completed 2026 session a grade of an A-minus or a B-plus. Representative Martin joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that he's disappointed that property tax reform died during the session's final week. But Martin praises lawmakers for placing a proposal on the August...