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While Missouri’s GOP governor has not made a decision yet on whether he’ll call a special session for congressional redistricting, he says Illinois Democrats have gerrymandered their map. Governor Mike Kehoe spoke to reporters, including 939 the Eagle, in Columbia last week. Governor Kehoe says the U.S. House should stay in GOP control. State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) says a special sess...

While Missouri’s GOP governor has not made a decision yet on whether he’ll call a special session for congressional redistricting, he says Illinois Democrats have gerrymandered their map. Governor Mike Kehoe spoke to reporters, including 939 the Eagle, in Columbia last week. The governor says the U.S. House should stay in GOP control. State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) says a special sessio...

Approximately 70 Columbia-area business leaders and elected officials will travel to Columbia, South Carolina from September 30 through October 2 for the annual leadership visit. 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”. While the Columbia/Boone County contingent is expected to visit the...

Columbia’s police chief says CPD now has four vacancies, down from the 40 vacancies when she was sworn-in. Police Chief Jill Schlude joined hosts Randy Tobler and Peter Thiele live on two segments on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Missouri," telling listeners that CPD is currently three officers and one sergeant short:

Columbia's police chief says there has been sustained and escalating gun violence in downtown Columbia in the past 18 months. Chief Jill Schlude appeared live in-studio on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that three uninvolved bystanders have been shot in the past 18 months downtown, with numerous others put at risk. She also says most of the large disturbances and fights that...

Look for Boone County commissioners to move swiftly to update the senior real estate tax relief program, after voters in Columbia/Boone County approved Boone Proposition 1 at the polls. Tuesday's final vote was 12,233 in favor and 3,506 votes against it. The measure involves exempting senior citizens from increases in property taxes. Boone County commissioners say they intend to ensure no disrupti...

While he hasn’t made a decision on whether he’ll call a special session for congressional redistricting, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (R) says he’ll work with legislative leaders to see if there’s a path forward. Governor Kehoe briefed reporters, including 939 the Eagle, after a rural education conference in Columbia. The governor says the U-S House should stay in GOP control. “We’ve spoken with t...

Mizzou Athletics has announced that Mizzou football season tickets have sold out for this season. It’s the second straight season Mizzou has sold out football’s season ticket allotment. Former Columbia mayor Brian Treece joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and tells listeners that the impact of football Saturdays in Columbia is huge. He notes large crowds at places like Harpo's an...

Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) director Kurt Schaefer says the agency is waiting for Columbia to submit a plan for how they’ll stop human waste and trash from homeless camps from getting into the Hinkson creek. DNR director Schaefer appeared live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Missouri”, saying there are about 60 homeless residents in the camp near I-70 and Highway 63, ne...

The 2025 Missouri state fair kicks off Thursday August 7 in west-central Missouri’s Sedalia and runs until Sunday August 17. This year’s theme is “Step on in.” Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris Chinn joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Missouri” to preview the fair. Director Chinn tells listeners that the biggest improvement you’ll se...

Voters in Columbia/Boone County will cast ballots Tuesday on Proposition 1, which involves exempting senior citizens from increases in property taxes. Former State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is urging voters to vote yes on Tuesday, saying this is a full freeze to include bond levies. She joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” and discuss...

State Sen. Nick Schroer (R-O'Fallon) says nothing in the Missouri Constitution would prohibit lawmakers from holding a special session on congressional redistricting and drawing a 7-1 Missouri GOP map. Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughln (R-Shelbina) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Pro Tem O'Laughlin says Governor Mike Kehoe (R...

Two Missouri GOP lawmakers and attorney Ron Calzone have filed a lawsuit in Cole County Circuit Court this morning challenging a law signed by Governor Mike Kehoe (R) involving the Chiefs and the Royals. The bill is aimed at keeping the Chiefs and Royals in Missouri. While the bill had bipartisan support, it also had opposition from lawmakers in both parties. State Sen. Mike Moon (R-Ash Grove), St...

Fox News Radio correspondent Jeff Monosso has been in Cincinnati reporting on a brutal downtown assault that has drawn nationwide attention. Mr. Monosso joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning to discuss the incident. Mr. Monosso says there have been at least five arrests and tells listeners that Cincinnati police are trying to identify...

The Missouri Senate Freedom Caucus wants to see Governor Mike Kehoe (R) call a special session for congressional redistricting. State Sen. Nick Schroer (R-O’Fallon) and other members of the Freedom Caucus want to see a 7-1 GOP congressional map. Senator Schroer joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Missouri.” Senator Schroer pushed for a 7-1 map...

The Columbia-based Boone County Fire Protection District says it will be the first district in Missouri to use firefighting foam made from soybeans. District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp joined hosts Rady Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Mr. Blomenkamp tells listeners that this is new technology and is good for wood and paper fires and also for...

The Missouri Senate Freedom Caucus is calling on Governor Mike Kehoe (R) to call a special session for congressional redistricting. They and U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R-Lake St. Louis) want to see a 7-1 GOP congressional map. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined hosts Dr. Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning to discuss the issue. Mr. Faughn s...

New Stephens College president Dr. Shannon Lundeen describes Columbia, Missouri as “college town USA.” She is the 25th president at Stephens, which is the nation’s second-oldest women’s college. Dr. Lundeen joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” and outlined her immediate priorities, which include transparency and a culture of trust. “And...

Jefferson City businessman Jake Vogel of Coca Cola has formed a committee to run for the state Senate seat currently held by State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City), who will be term-limited in 2026. Mr. Vogel joined hosts Stephanie Bell and Peter Thiele on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Mr. Vogel grew up in Jefferson City, graduating from JC in 2001. He earned a degree from St. Louis...

Legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan died this week at the age of 71. Many wrestling fans first saw him as "Thunderlips" in the movie Rocky III. 939 the Eagle's Stephanie Bell, Peter Thiele and Brian Hauswirth discussed Hogan's wrestling career this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and discussed Thunderlips, the WWF action figures and a cartoon called "Hulk Hogan's Rock and Wrestling" that a...

The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is currently working on a new system so automobile dealers can collect sales tax on vehicle purchases. DOR director Trish Vincent joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning. Director Vincent doesn't expect that system to be done until late 2026 or early 2027. She says Senate Bill 28, which takes effe...

Fox Business correspondent Charles Payne describes himself as a "stock market guy." He hosts "Making Money with Charles Payne" on Fox Business. Mr. Payne joined hosts Randy Tobler and Peter Thiele live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Mr. Payne urges listeners to put their money to work. He asks if there are businesses that you wish to be a part-owner of and says if they are publicly traded...

Best-selling author John Hall of Columbia touts Columbia, Missouri at the numerous speaking engagements he does nationwide. Mr. Hall joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday to discuss his best-selling book "Top of Mind" and numerous other topics. Mr. Hall admits not all executives he meets at events know where Columbia, Missouri is. “When you say I’m from Columbia, Missouri or I’m from Columbia,...

Missouri’s Senate President has used a football analogy to indicate a deal has finally been reached between Columbia-based MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. MU Health Care’s 1,200 providers and seven hospitals have been out of Anthem’s commercial network since April 1, when the two sides failed to reach an agreement to renew the contracts. Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin...

Mizzou’s athletic director has been on the job in Columbia for 14 months. Laird Veatch joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. They discussed numerous issues, including the $250-million Memorial Stadium improvement project, the north end zone project and name, image and likeness (NIL). Mizzou officials say the stadium project will...