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Missouri’s governor says the state’s tax structure must evolve in order to compete with states like Tennessee and Texas, which have no individual state income tax. GOP Governor Mike Kehoe addressed the issue during Tuesday’s State of the State address in Jefferson City, saying Missouri’s competitiveness starts with our tax code. Democrats oppose the plan. Governor Kehoe joined "Wake Up Missouri" h...

Missouri’s GOP governor has unveiled a proposed $54-billion budget that he says puts conservative values in action. Governor Mike Kehoe addressed the issue during Tuesday’s State of the State address. State Rep. Rudy Veit (R-Wardsville) joined Randy and Stephanie live at the governor's prayer breakfast in Jefferson City:

“Missouri Independent” deputy editor Rudi Keller is the dean of the Missouri Capitol Press Corps in Jefferson City. The 65-year-old Keller joined host Fred Parry for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. They spoke in-detail about Missouri’s budget, the Chiefs, friction between Republicans and Democrats in the Missouri Senate and about news media coverage of state...

A Missouri congressman who represents southern and southeast Missouri on Capitol Hill says Americans will see larger tax refunds than ever, thanks to the "big, beautiful bill" that he sponsored. U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that tax refunds will be up 26 percent. Congressman Smith is the powerfu...

State Rep. Will Jobe (D-Independence) has filed a House resolution and wants to impeach Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R) over the issue of new congressional maps and signatures. Secretary Hoskins joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and responded to the House resolution. Secretary Hoskins tells listeners that he's been doing his job....

Columbia Police have captured a 17-year-old male juvenile for Saturday night’s shots fired incident and carjacking at the busy Shoppes at Stadium. CPD is crediting Flock Safety cameras and assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in capturing the suspect. Columbia Police have arrested him for three counts of first degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action, vehicle hijacking, pro...

Missouri's 2026 legislative session begins Wednesday at noon in Jefferson City. Republicans will once again have large majorities in both chambers, including a 24-10 supermajority in the Missouri Senate. Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". President Pro Tem O'Laughlin tells listeners...

The retired Landmark Bank chairman who has studied economic trends in Columbia/Boone County for 38 years says the decision by Central Bank to go public is a smart move. Former Landmark Bank chairman Jeff MacLellan joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. “What they’ve done is they now have access to capital markets. And for a bank...

Missouri's 2026 legislative session starts Wednesday at noon in Jefferson City. State Sen. Nick Schroer (R-St. Charles County) wants to cut personal property taxes, describing them as theft. He joined Randy Tobler and Peter Thiele live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that you shouldn't have to pay taxes on something you already own. Senator Schroer is also calling for stat...

The “Missouri Times” publisher has purchased the Jefferson City “News-Tribune", the "Fulton Sun" and the "California Democrat." Faughn Media made the announcement during a Monday news conference in Jefferson City. Scott Faughn joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Mr. Faughn tells listeners that the three newspapers have a good subscr...

The “Missouri Times” publisher has purchased the Jefferson City “News-Tribune" the "Fulton Sun" and the "California Democrat." Faughn Media made the announcement during a Monday news conference in Jefferson City. Scott Faughn joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Mr. Faughn tells listeners that the three newspapers have a good subscri...

A company headquartered in mid-Missouri’s Holts Summit has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the nation for nine straight years. The company is PFS Brands, the parent company of Champs Chicken, Hangar 54 Pizza and Cooper’s Express. Company founder and chief executive officer Shawn Burcham joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday mor...

Daily nonstop flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) have been discussed for years, and they’ll finally happen in early June. Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick made the recent announcement. Commissioner Kendrick joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's...

Columbia-based Impact Support Services describes itself as a leading provider for residents with disabilities in Boone County. They strive to be the best provider in all services offered. Impact Support Services says studies show that workers who have disabilities are more likely to stay in jobs longer, reducing high turnover costs. Impact Support Services executive director Don Lafferty joined ho...

Congressional Democrats want to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies for health insurance to help Americans pay for their health insurance. U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield) opposes extending those subsidies. He and other Republicans say those benefit big insurance companies. The Ozarks congressman appeared live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and tells hosts Dr. Ran...

939 the Eagle and Zimmer’s Newsradio 950 KWOS will carry President Donald Trumps’s live address to the nation tonight from the White House. The president will speak at 8 pm central time. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt tells Fox News that President Trump will discuss what she calls his historic accomplishments and also plans to discuss policy for 2026. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R), who rep...

A freshman Missouri House member from fast-growing St. Charles County has pre-filed 2026 legislation involving state regulation of AI. State Rep. Scott Miller (R-St. Charles) joined Stephanie Bell and guest co-host Jennifer Bukowsky live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

Missouri's 2026 legislative session begins on Wednesday January 7 in Jefferson City. State Rep. John Martin, who serves on the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee, appeared live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

About 25 people turned out on a cold December night for Wednesday's Zimmer/939 the Eagle town hall on AI. Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) and Missouri Office of Administration director of AI and Innovation Tim Marczewski were panelists during the town meeting at Zimmer. The controversial issue of data centers has divided residents in mid-Missouri’s Montgomery county...

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R) does not believe Republicans will vote to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies that are scheduled to expire. Senator Schmitt joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on "Wake Up Missouri", blasting the impact from the ACA, which is also called Obamacare. Supporters of the subsidies say millions of Americans will lose their health coverage. Senator Schmitt also a...

Columbia’s Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) is a nonprofit organization that aims to connect people to food, agriculture, farms and gardens. CCUA executive director Billy Polansky joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” CCUA houses the popular Columbia Farmers’ Market building, which holds 100 vendors. Mr. Polansky updated listeners on...

Mid-Missouri motorists and residents have already had two days of winter weather: Saturday and then again Monday and Monday night. There were lots of slide-offs on I-70 Saturday in mid-Missouri and a tractor trailer overturned on I-70 east of Kingdom City. Monday presented numerous challenges for motorists: there were a few hundred crashes across mid-Missouri, and Missouri state troopers rescued 1...

Missouri's 2026 legislative session begins five weeks from today in Jefferson City. Veteran State Rep. Rudy Veit (R-Wardsville), a senior member of the Missouri House, previewed the session during a live interview on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Representative Veit tells listeners he's working to finalize language on his presidential primary bill. The Wardsville Republican doesn't like the...

A recent federal and state warrant sweep in the Columbia area called "Operation Brightside" is praised by Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude. The sweep resulted in 19 federal indictments and 32 felony arrests. U.S. Attorney Matthew Price has helped form a Violent Crime Abatement Team (VCAT) in response to ongoing violence and gun crimes. Chief Schlude joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mis...

The Columbia Orthopaedic Group (COG) has grown a lot from its humble beginnings in a small house on Broadway in 1965. It is now located 60 years later in an 80,000 square feet facility on Keene. COG surgeon and vice president Dr. Shawn Sahota joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Dr. Sahota emphasizes that the needs of the patient come...