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A prominent businessman who founded Midway USA in Boone County 48 years ago is serving again as its chief executive officer. Larry Potterfield joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Midway USA is a shooting, hunting, outdoor and fishing internet retailer, and has about 350 employees. Mr. Potterfield tells listeners that he suffered a str...

You've been seeing increasing egg prices at your grocery store, with prices reportedly up 53 percent in the past year. Bird flu is blamed for some of that. Businessman Dustin Stanton of the cage-free Stanton Brothers Eggs in Centralia joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Mr. Stanton tells listeners that Stanton Brothers Eggs has NOT been impacted by bird flu. He also says Stanton...

A state lawmaker from northeast Missouri's Hannibal doesn't mince words when it comes to highway funding, saying the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) does what it wants. State Rep. Louis Riggs (R-Hannibal) joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", saying the state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) does what it wants. Representative Riggs wants to see more highway fundin...

The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is currently in the middle of tax season. DOR director Trish Vincent and deputy director Cheryl Bosch joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning to discuss tax season. Trish Vincent is a state government veteran who is well-known in Jefferson City. It's her second stint as DOR director. She also served under then-Governor Matt Blunt....

Unity is a top priority for new Missouri Republican Party chairman Peter Kinder of Cape Girardeau. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss his priorities and the party's future. He has pledged to revitalize the state party starting with fundraising, noting the party's budget last year was $560,000. Kinder says that's not a lot during an election year. Republicans won eve...

Columbia’s city council will hear a presentation Monday at city hall on the convention center feasibility study. It’s an issue that has been discussed in Columbia for about 30 years. The feasibility study discussion will take place Monday at 5 pm at city hall, during the council’s pre-meeting. Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) director Amy Schneider will be presenting that report, and...

State Rep. Melanie Stinnett (R-Springfield) serves as the Missouri House Health and Mental Health Committee chair. One of the big issues she's been focusing on in health care is helping doctors with prior authorizations. Chairman Stinnett joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that testimony shows that Missouri physicians are spending 14 to 15 hours a week just on...

Columbia-based MU Health Care says it's doing all it can to continue their participation in the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield network. Columbia-based MU Health Care started notifying patients in December that they’re working to reach an agreement with Anthem to renew its contracts, which are set to expire on March 31, 2025. That's a little more than a month away. MU Health Care says the two partie...

Storage Trust Realty was founded in 1974 by Columbia residents Gordon and Mickey Burnam. The family went on to found the self-storage company StorageMart in 1999, which began with one location on Rangeline. StorageMart is now the largest family-owned and privately operated self storage company in the world, and they're still growing. StorageMart president and chief investment officer Mike Burnam j...

A congressman who represents southwest Missouri's Ozarks wants to rescind federal funding for EV charging stations. Then-President Joe Biden (D) signed legislation into law providing the funding. U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Ozark), who represents Springfield, Branson and Joplin on Capitol Hill, describes the $8-billion plan to install EV charging stations nationwide as a boondoggle, saying only abo...

Crime and public safety is a top priority for State Sen. Nick Schroer (R-O'Fallon), who chairs the Missouri Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence committee. His crime bill calls for the Board of Police Commissioners to take control of the municipal police department in St. Louis later this year. The bill also prohibits stunt driving and participation in street takeovers. Chairman S...

State Sen. Rick Brattiin (R-Harrisonville) has filed a proposed constitutional amendment involving property taxes. Brattin's Senate Joint Resolution 7 would prohibit counties and political subdivisions from levying or collecting taxes on real property starting in 2027. If Missouri lawmakers approve his proposal, you'll be voting on the issue on a statewide ballot. Senator Brattin, who chairs the M...

The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has issued a winter storm warning for Wednesday for several counties in the 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area. Audrain, Boone, Cooper, Howard, Monroe and Randolph counties are under the winter storm warning. That includes cities like Columbia, Boonville, Rocheport, Fayette and Moberly. The National Weather Service is warning that widespread t...

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (R) outlined his proposed $130-million pay plan increase for state employees during his January State of the State address. The governor says the average turnover rate in state government is 20 percent, adding that makes it difficult for state departments and agencies to operate efficiently. He says his plan provides funding to support a one percent salary increase for...

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce describes Columbia as a great place to live, learn, work and play. Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. They tackled the issues of homelessness and crime during the interview and they also discussed the importance of the new $220-million I-70...

State Rep. John Martin (R-Columbia) serves on the Missouri House Budget, Economic Development and Elementary and Secondary Education committees in Jefferson City. His district includes Ashland, Hartsburg and Centralia. Representative Martin is a freshman who was first elected to the Missouri House in November. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that his prio...

The sheriff in Missouri's fourth-largest county says people who are in the United States Illegally and who are committing crimes need to be deported. Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". He and other sheriffs across the nation met with Border Czar Tom Homan this week. Sheriff Arnott tells listeners that Mr. Homan knows his stuff and that things are...

Missouri’s House Speaker is the first medical doctor to serve as speaker in 140 years, and he’s the first Speaker from Jackson County in 157 years. House Speaker Dr. Jonathan Patterson (R-Lee's Summit) joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He tells listeners that foster children remains a top priority for him. He told House colleagues during his January opening day address that a b...

Missouri Lieutenant Governor Dave Wasinger (R) is strong proponent of working in the office. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri," telling listeners that his immediate senior staff members will soon be mandated to work in the office five days a week. Lt. Governor Wasinger hopes some state agencies follow his lead. He tells listeners that working in the office improves productivi...

The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has issued a winter weather advisory for several counties in the 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area. The counties include Randolph, Monroe and Chariton. The advisory takes effect Wednesday at 3 am and runs through Wednesday at 6 pm. Mizzou atmospheric science professor Tony Lupo joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and says are...

While Missouri lawmakers approved $577-million in funding last year to pave the way for I-44 expansion in Springfield, Joplin and Rolla, the state lacks the billions of dollars it needs to expand heavily-traveled I-44 from Joplin to St. Louis. Missouri lawmakers approved $2.8 billion in funding in 2023 to rebuild and expand I-70 from Wentzville to Blue Springs. House Majority Floor Leader Alex Ril...

Former Missouri lieutenant governor Peter Kinder is the new Missouri Republican Party chairman. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and praises Mr. Kinder's election this weekend. He also says it's a victory for new GOP Governor Mike Kehoe, who endorsed Kinder. Mr. Faughn says Governor Kehoe just wins. But Faughn admits the race was close, s...

Boone County’s presiding commissioner says Schneider Electric sees the need for the proposed $73-mllion expansion at their facility on Columbia’s Route B. Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Schneider Electric, which many of our listeners will remember used to be called Square D, is seeking property...

Fox News reports the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recovered a cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder from the American Airlines plane that collided Wednesday night with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. 67 people are presumed dead. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R), who represents Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton and Boonville on Capitol Hill, joined us live this morning on 939 th...

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (R) has proposed an approximately $53-billion state operating budget. The House Budget Committee met this morning to discuss the proposed budget. Committee vice chairman Bishop Davidson (R-Republic) joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning. He notes because there was a new governor this year, the State of the State was delivered later than norm...