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While they are talking, there is NO agreement yet between Columbia-based MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. MU Health Care is considering the new offer from Anthem. Mid-Missouri patients impacted by the dispute are expressing their frustration on 939 the Eagle’s Facebook page. Listener Judy Cain says the two sides need to come to an agreement. She says she has Anthem Blue Cross Blue...

President Donald Trump has signed what he calls the “big, beautiful bill” into law. It makes his first-term tax cuts permanent and also provides billions of dollars for border security. Democratic critics say it will cut Medicaid and food assistance for millions, including vulnerable residents. U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield) joined host Gary Nolan live on 939 the Eagle's “Gary Nolan show”...

The powerful Missouri Senate leader who represents Moberly and Mexico in the 939 the Eagle mid-Missouri listening area wants to see Columbia-based MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield renew their contract this week. Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin (R-Shelbina) made that call in a Facebook post, saying Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has made what seems to be a reasonable offer....

The historic deadly flooding in Texas has prompted the deployment of 52 members of Columbia-based Missouri Task Force One (MO-TF1) to the Lone Star State. The “Dallas Morning News” reports there are at least 104 confirmed deaths from the Texas flooding, and searches are continuing on this Tuesday morning. MO-TF1 is part of the Boone County Fire Protection District, and they’ve been deployed with a...

There's still no agreement in place between Columbia-based MU Health Care and Anthem. A Missouri Senate committee held a hearing on the issue last week at the Statehouse in Jefferson City. MU Health Care chief executive officer Ric Ransom testifies that MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield have not been able to find common ground during contract negotiations. He and Anthem executives t...

The high-profile 1976 disappearance and murder of a Columbia waitress is the focus of a new book called “The Life of a Murder.” The book is written by retired Boone County Judge Gary Oxenhandler, who presided over Johnny Wright’s murder trial. Wright was able to avoid detection for more than three decades before being captured in Georgia and eventually convicted of second degree murder for waitres...

A U.S. House vote on President Trump's $3.3 trillion "big, beautiful bill" is being delayed due to a lengthy speech from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York). Leader Jeffries have been speaking for hours on the House floor, saying the bill guts Medicaid and doesn't protect it. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R), who represents mid-Missouri's Columbia, Ashland, Jefferson City, Fulton and Boonvil...

The full U.S. House is expected to vote today on what President Trump calls the "big, beautiful bill." Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee chair Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) discussed the bill during a live interview on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Senator Hough tells listeners that Missouri faces a $2-billion reduction involving Medicaid and the FRLA allowance under the bill. Chairma...

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) has announced that his office has launched a probe of the city of Columbia's DEI programs. DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. General Bailey made the announcement this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He tells listeners that his office wants records and is demanding accountability. General Bailey tells "Wake Up Missouri" hosts...

A series of thunderstorms with more than 80 mile per hour winds moved through Springfield and the Ozarks on Sunday. News director Don Louzader at Zimmer's KWTO in Springfield reports trees were blown down in Springfield, Lockwood and along Highway 160 in Dade County. City Utilities of Springfield reports more than 37,000 residents were without power. Springfield City Utilities says customers shoul...

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) is praising Saturday's successful attack by the U.S. military on three nuclear sites in Iran … in Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan. The B-2 stealth bombers that dropped the bombs are based at Whiteman Air Force Base near western Missouri’s Knob Noster. Senator Schmitt, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Randy and Sammie Tobler live this morning...

Columbia-based Scout and Nimble has a national presence. It’s an e-commerce site that Jesse and Sam Bodine founded to sell furniture and home décor across the country. Jesse grew up in southwest Missouri’s Springfield and earned a nursing degree in college but followed her passion for furniture and home décor. Sam grew up in St. Louis and attended college in Columbia, where he met Jesse. The name...

One of the most popular segments each week on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" is the winners and losers segment every Friday morning at 8:30. Host Randy Tobler, who is celebrating a birthday, was joined this morning by 939 the Eagle's John Marsh, Brian Hauswirth and Producer Drake:

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) says the Senate, which is controlled by Republicans, wants to keep Green New Deal subsidies. Senator Hawley describes them as "Green New Scam" subsidies. Senator Hawley says those subsidies would be paid for by defunding rural hospitals in Missouri and other states. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R), who represents mid-Missouri's Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton, Boonville...

Missouri’s governor has signed legislation into law providing $50-million to plan and design a new 20-megawatt state-of-the-art research reactor at Mizzou. Governor Mike Kehoe (R) also signed other bills into law this weekend providing $125-million in funding for storm and tornado relief and emergency aid to low-income households impacted by severe weather. Governor Kehoe also signed legislation p...

The Columbia Board of Realtors says the median home sold price in Boone County in April was about $309,000. The Board of Realtors says the median home price in Columbia was down in April 13 percent to $313,000. Local homebuilder Orie Hemme of Hemme Construction joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” to discuss home prices, inventory and work Hemme is...

Missouri lawmakers have given final approval this week to legislation providing tornado/storm relief and providing tax incentives aimed at keeping the Chiefs and Royals in Missouri. Missouri lawmakers have also approved Governor Kehoe's request to provide $50-million for a new research reactor in Columbia. State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield) joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missour...

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) says state government is aware of reports of anti-ICE protests planned across Missouri on Saturday. General Bailey says state government is coordinating with local law enforcement to advance of the protests. General Bailey joined hosts "Wake Up Missouri" hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live this morning, saying peaceful protests are at the heart...

Missouri House Majority Leader Alex Riley (R-Springfield) wants to be the next House Speaker. Majority Leader Riley became the first Missouri House Majority Leader elected from Springfield/Greene County in 100 years. He joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and also discussed the importance of fiscal conservatism. Leader Riley tells listeners that the H...

"Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn says this is one of the most bizarre special sessions he's ever seen. The Senate approved the three proposals in Governor Mike Kehoe's (R) special session call: storm damage, tax incentives aimed at keeping the Chiefs and Royals in Missouri and $50-million for a proposed new research reactor at Mizzou in Columbia. Mr. Faughn appeared live on 939 the Eagle's...

Columbia's Brook Harlan is one of five chef instructors at the Columbia Area Career Center (CACC). Six of his students have won national championships in culinary over the years, along with three in baking. Mr. Harlan joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" to discuss the program. Mr. Harlan and others will be taking 15 students to Atlanta...

Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek (R) has led the effort in Jefferson City to divest from China. He's been pushing Vanguard on the issue as well. Vanguard, the world's second-largest investment firm, has filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch its first-ever emerging market fund that deliberately excludes Chinese equities. Treasurer Malek joined hosts Randy Tobler a...

A mid-Missouri state senator who is carrying legislation that provides tax incentives to the Chiefs and Royals says $2-billion in economic activity is at stake if the teams leave for Kansas. State Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall) represents Cooper and Howard counties in the 939 the Eagle listening area. Senator Gregory joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on “Wake Up Missouri” this morning...

State Sen. Stephen Webber (D-Columbia) was heard shouting on the Missouri Senate floor in Jefferson City during last week's Senate bill-signings, which are normally routine. He was upset over how President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) handled that day. State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit) joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the special session and what...