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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (R) praises the 2026 session in Jefferson City and thanks legislative leaders for helping to accomplish that. Governor Kehoe joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". The governor doesn't like the idea of a special session to suspend Missouri's 29-cent state gas tax until December, saying that would put thousands of construction...

All of you have seen Coil Construction signs throughout Columbia, but few of you have probably noticed the COR Development signs near them. COR Development is a three-year-old company that is involved in numerous projects in Columbia/Boone County, including Logboat Brewing's planned taproom at Nifong and State Farm Parkway, ABK Biomedical in Ashland and the former OTSCON facility on North Rangelin...

State Rep. Tricia Byrnes (R-Wentzville) is calling on Governor Mike Kehoe to call a special session to suspend Missouri's 29.5 cent state gasoline tax from June through December 31. She says Missouri gas is up more than $1.30 a gallon from a year ago. House Speaker Dr. Jonathan Patterson (R-Lee's Summit) discussed the issue on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", saying he hasn't heard anything abo...

Earlier this month, the UM Board of Curators approved a three-year contract extension for Mizzou athletic director Laird Veatch. UM System President Dr. Mun Choi says this reinforces the university’s commitment to Veatch’s leadership and long-term vision. President Choi says the momentum of Mizzou Athletics is undeniable, thanks to Mr. Veatch’s leadership. Construction crews are expected to finish...

One of the Missouri House's senior members is in his eighth and final year in the House, due to term limits. State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) chairs the House Veterans and Armed Forces committee. He tells "Wake Up Missouri" hosts Stephanie Bell and Jennifer Bukowsky that this session has gone better than any session in the past six years and says the Legislature is "functioning":

Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) director Kurt Schaefer says Missouri is one of the top ten mineral possessing states in the nation. He joined hosts Jennifer Bukowsky and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

Missouri’s attorney general says illegal gaming has formed nuisance centers across Missouri. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway spoke at Tuesday’s press conference in Jefferson City, where she announced that her office, Missouri state troopers and local law enforcement had carried out simultaneous seizures in four counties, including Boone. Hanaway’s office says the sting operation allegedly found...

NFIB Missouri president Brad Jones says 34 percent of his members had jobs they couldn't fill in April, up from March's 32 percent. Mr. Jones joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Mr. Jones also worries about inflation:

A veteran southwest Missouri state lawmaker is focused on education and transparency during the final week of the 2026 session. State Sen. Curtis Trent (R-Springfield) joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and touts the A-F bill, which involves education accountability and transparency. Senator Trent tells listeners that school performance s...

The Columbia Board of Realtors says single-family home prices increased in March and remain on an upward trajectory. While we don’t have April numbers yet, the median price for a single-family home in Boone County increased three percent in March to $345,000, while the average price was up four percent to about $385,000. The median price in Columbia in March was up four percent to $350,000. Arise...

A parolee from Columbia who was released from prison about a week ago is accused of shooting two people Thursday on Columbia’s North Douglas drive before leading numerous law enforcement agencies on a chaotic high-speed pursuit in two counties. Missouri state troopers say the suspect, 32-year-old Steven Swanson, killed himself after he fired multiple rounds at a trooper’s vehicle after spinning ou...

Missouri House Speaker Dr. Jonathan Patterson (R-Lee's Summit) is in his eighth and final year in the House, due to term limits. He joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the state budget and the 2026 legislative session's final week. Missouri lawmakers have approved a $48.7 billion state operating budget. Speaker Patterson praises that budget,...

West-central Missouri U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) says Congress hasn't passed a farm bill since 2018. Congressman Alford, who represents Columbia, Centralia and Sturgeon on Capitol Hill, tells "Wake Up Missouri" that the farm bill has passed out of the House. Congressman Alford says the farm bill includes a key provision for livestock auction houses:

Columbia and Boone County have seen some big economic wins in recent years. They include Schneider Electric’s $73-million expansion at their plant on Route B, EquipmentShare building its $100-million new headquarters near Columbia's I-70 Lake of the Woods exit and a $92-million improvement project from Kraft-Heinz at their hot dog plant on Columbia’s Waco road. Columbia REDI president Paul Eisenst...

Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger (R) says this will be the biggest tourism season Missouri has seen, due to the World Cup in Kansas City and the Route 66 centennial celebration. Lt. Governor Wasinger joined guest host Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

King Charles III delivered a historic address on Tuesday before a joint session of Congress. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R-Missouri), who represents Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton on Capitol Hill, praised the speech during a live interview on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Congressman Onder tells listeners that King Charles struck the perfect tone and that he enjoyed listening to the speech. Co...

Columbia-based Socket has recapitalized their company and brought in new majority owners to raise money. Socket president Carson Coffman emphasizes that the original shareholders are still owners and are active in the company. The new majority owners are Charlotte-based Pamlico Capital and Oak Hill Capital. Mr. Coffman and Socket Fiber executive chairman Jim Gleason joined host Fred Parry Saturday...

Missouri's 2026 legislative session ends three weeks from today and Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) is pleased with how it has gone. Pro Tem O'Laughlin appeared live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that she's pleased with how the budget process has gone. She also praises two key committee chairs: Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chair Rusty B...

The Missouri Senate has approved its version of the fiscal year 2027 state budget. State Sen. Curtis Trent (R-Springfield) tells 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" that the budget now heads to a conference committee for the Senate and House to resolve differences. Senator Trent tells listeners that the Senate budget funds key priorities and that it's a "leaner" budget than in previous years:

Voters in Virginia have approved a congressional redistricting referendum that gives the Democratic-controlled Legislature there temporary redistricting power through the 2030 election. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R), who represents Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton on Capitol Hill, slammed the proposal on "Wake Up Missouri" this morning, saying it's "a very partisan map." Congressman Onder also addres...

Boone County’s outdoor tornado sirens were activated four times Friday night, due to the tornado warnings. The county adopted the CommanderOne automated siren system in 2025 and it was activated for the first time Friday night. The new system allows sirens to activate only in areas directly impacted by the NWS’ tornado warning. Boone County Office of Emergency Management (EOM) director Chris Kelle...

Orant Charities of Africa aims to make sustainable impacts in Malawi by supporting women and communities in programs ranging from health care to water and sanitation to education to the environment. Orant Charities says clean water is scarce in Malawi and they work to bring water to villages there. Orant Charities of Africa founder Michael Tenny, chairman Tom Brennan and board member Lynda Baumgar...

You'll likely be voting in August or November on a proposed constitutional amendment that would replace Missouri's state income tax with a sales tax in a phased approach. The Missouri Senate has approved the bill, which is a priority for Governor Mike Kehoe (R). Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) appeared live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling hosts Randy Tobler an...

Missouri House Veterans and Armed Forces chairman Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) alleges that predatory companies are taking advantage of Missouri veterans. Chairman Griffith joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that some witnesses are lying when they testify before his committee:

NFIB Missouri director Brad Jones says the March small business optimism survey is down. Mr. Jones joined host Randy Tobler live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that energy prices have been impacting small businesses. He also says 32 percent of small business members have jobs they cannot fill: