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Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick is bullish on Boone County, from the hundreds of millions of dollars being spent on I-70 improvements to the Midway interchange growth to company expansions. Commissioner Kendrick joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable":

Torch Electronics has agreed to suspend all operations of slot machines in Missouri by Friday, according to attorney general Catherine Hanaway. General Hanaway made the announcement on Wednesday, describing Torch as “the largest provider of illegal gambling devices” in Missouri. While General Hanaway describes this as a tremendous step forward, she says her office will continue to investigate othe...

Missouri Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Nick Schroer (R-O'Fallon) is praises Senate passage of a bill that involves the courts. Senator Schroer tells "Wake Up Missouri" that the bill essentially means Missouri laws for Missouri courts and not things like the World Health Organization or sharia law. The bill now heads to the Missouri House and Senator Schroer tells listeners that House Speaker...

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit last week against CBD American Shaman, saying they allegedly manufacture, distribute and sell what is called kratom and 7-OH. General Hanaway describes 7-OH as an unapproved, unsafe, addictive and deceptively marketed drug that functions like an opiate. The attorney general also describes it as hazardous. Columbia Police chief Jill Schlud...

UM System President Dr. Mun Choi and the UM Board of Curators say Mizzou's $250-million Memorial Stadium football project will elevate the fan experience. President Choi joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. They discussed Memorial Stadium, the north end zone project and numerous other topics. "When you see the north end zone from the road o...

Missouri House Minority Leader Ashley Aune (D-Kansas City) is considered one of the rising stars in the Democratic Party. Leader Aune joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Leader Aune credits State Rep. Betsy Fogle (D-Springfield) for leading the effort to restore funding for those with developmental disabilities. Leader Aune says that was a bipartisan...

Columbia College’s new president says his main priority has been listening and learning, since he started on March 1. Dr. Toby Arquette joined Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Dr. Arquette has started the process of working with faculty, staff, students and the board to co-create the next chapter for Columbia College, which is celebrating its...

The Missouri House has approved an approximately $50-billion state operating budget. State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) is pleased with the overall budget, calling it responsible. Representative Griffith, however, voted against the higher education bill due to cuts to Jefferson City's Lincoln University. Chairman Griffith joined "Wake Up Missouri" live in-studio, telling listeners that LU...

Former State Rep. Lisa Thomas (R-Lake Ozark) is one of five Republicans who hope to replace term-limited State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter in Jefferson City. The heavily-Republican district includes Cole, Camden, Miller, Moniteau and Morgan counties. Former Rep. Thomas joined hosts Randy Tobler and Peter Thiele live in-studio on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the race. She tells listener...

Jefferson City businessman Jake Vogel is seeking the GOP nomination for a mid-Missouri state Senate seat being vacated by term-limited State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City). The district includes Cole, Moniteau, Miller, Morgan and Camden counties. Mr. Vogel is a veteran and served as an Army Ranger. He also advocates for rural health care on the SSM board. Mr. Vogel joined Randy Tobler a...

While Columbia/Boone County is seeing cranes and construction equipment across town, there is still a lot of poverty. Love Columbia says one in five Columbia residents are living in poverty and struggle to make ends meet. Housing costs are a challenge for many as well. Jane Williams, who co-founded Love Columbia 18 years ago, joined Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundta...

A GOP congressman who represents Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton and Boonville on Capitol Hill is hopeful Congress will approve the SAVE America Act. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Congressman Onder blasted congressional Democrats during the interview. Congressman Onder is also confident that his bill formally designating...

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R) says about 140 initiative petitions have been approved for circulation. Secretary Hoskins joined Stephanie Bell and Marc Ellinger live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Secretary Hoskins tells listeners that candidate filing has been uneventful, which he's pleased with. He says more than 400 candidates have filed so far. He also believes the court...

A Cole County Republican who is one of the Missouri House’s senior members has voted against a tax cut bill championed by Governor Mike Kehoe (R). Veteran State Rep. Rudy Veit (R-Wardsville) joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Rep. Veit tells listeners that he voted his conscience on the bill, saying there are too many unknowns and that there is no plan. H...

A growing company that crafts premium meat snacks has opened a 300,000 square foot production plant in mid-Missouri’s Mexico. Western Smokehouse Partners’ plant is located in the former Soft Surroundings in Mexico. Western Smokehouse Partners chief executive officer Matt Bormann, a Mizzou graduate, joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Mr. Borm...

State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) aims to become the congressman in Missouri's new fifth congressional district. He's filed in the new district and spoke about his candidacy on "Wake Up Missouri" this morning. Senator Brattin tells hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell that voters are tired of talk and want a proven fighter with a record of action. Senator Brattin tells listeners that he h...

Legislation authorizing the UM Board of Curators and MU Health Care to acquire, purchase or sell hospitals/medical facilities in 25 counties has been approved by the Missouri House Special Committee on Rural Issues and by the Missouri House Rules Committee. MU Health Care chief executive officer Ric Ransom, who supports the bill, joined Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "W...

The longtime Missouri NFIB director says 33 percent of his members had jobs that they couldn't fill in February, which was up from January numbers. Missouri NFIB director Brad Jones joined Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners February's optimism index among his members took a little dip:

Veteran State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) says his rural district is filling with solar fields. Representative Haden joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He tells listeners that a 4,000 acre solar field is being built near Kingdom City along with solar in Audrain County. He has concerns and says the solar industry has a lot of power a...

MU Health Care is the second-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County, according to 2025 statistics from Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). MU Health Care chief executive officer Ric Ransom and chief medical officer Ambulatory care Dr. Laura Morris joined Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”. Mr. Ransom says MU Health Care has abo...

Legendary Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz has passed away at the age of 89. 939 the Eagle's Randy Tobler, Brian Hauswirth and John Marsh reflected on Coach Holtz's life on "Wake Up Missouri". Brian reminds listeners that Coach Holtz also had big success at Arkansas and he discussed the 1988 national championship season at Notre Dame, including the big October game that year with the Miami Hurr...

Then-President Harry Truman and former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill traveled to mid-Missouri's Fulton 80 years ago today. They headed to Westminster College in Fulton, where Churchill delivered his famous "Iron Curtain" speech. National Churchill Museum curator Tim Riley joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the 80th anniversary an...

A Missouri state lawmaker who served two combat tours in Afghanistan praises the United States' military action in Iran, saying it was long overdue. State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield) retired in 2013 from the Missouri National Guard as the State Command Sergeant Major. He joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning, telling listeners that t...

Legislation that would allow the UM Board of Curators to acquire, manage, purchase or sell hospitals and medical facilities in 25 counties is getting skepticism from a veteran mid-Missouri lawmaker. State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) is a longtime Mizzou supporter and still is. He wanted Columbia-based MU Health Care to reopen closed hospitals in Fulton, Mexico and Boonville and wonders if they are...

This weekend’s edition of 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” features the 19-year-old owner of a Columbia start-up company called Great Shine Exteriors. Kellan Mugisha’s company cleans windows and gutters, provides power washing and installs Christmas lights. Mugisha joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the program. Parry praises Kellan’s work ethic and the quality of his work. Kellan Mugisha was bo...