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Jefferson City residents will head to the polls on November 4 to cast ballots on a lodging tax that is aimed at getting a conference center. Mayor Ron Fitzwater supports the lodging tax measure and a conference center, saying there are more than 100 associations in Jefferson City and that some of them can't hold their meetings in the Capital City because there isn't enough space. He also is ecstatic about the new Olive Garden coming to Jefferson City:

Missouri's senior senator, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R), has blasted Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) on data centers and $20,000 in donations from Ameren. Senator Hawley also has said Senator O'Laughlin wants him to stop asking questions about data centers. Senator O'Laughlin joined Randy Tobler and guest co-host Heather Overstreet live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Senator O'Laughlin says she and Senator Hawley agrees on most issues, but not this one. She also tells listeners that she and other senators have addressed Senator Hawley's concerns about utility rates and data centers with Senate Bill 4. She also says it's a complicated issue:

Historic William Woods University in mid-Missouri’s Fulton has an acting president. Former UPS executive Romaine Seguin worked at UPS for 38 years before retiring in 2021. She graduated from what was then William Woods College, earning a full scholarship and pitching on the softball team. The acting president joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” to discuss her role and her priorities. Romaine Seguin grew up in St. Louis and graduated from Hazelwood East high school in Florissant. After graduating from William Woods, she started at UPS unloading trucks at 3:30 in the morning and loved that job. She worked her way up in management at UPS, moving nine times and doing two stints in Europe. She praises the institution and the outstanding education students receive at William Woods:

Missouri's senior senator, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R) is blasting Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina), saying she supports the controversial Grain Belt project and has taken $20,000 from Ameren in two years. Senator Hawley also alleges she told him to stop asking questions about data centers. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Scott discussed the dispute between the two powerful Republicans and says data centers would be good for rural Missouri school districts:

American Outdoor Brands, Kraft Heinz and EquipmentShare are just of the few of the companies that have utilized Chapter 100 bonds in Columbia/Boone County for major job projects over the years. Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) president Paul Eisenstein joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. Mr. Eisenstein tells listeners that there's been $750-million in new investment in Columbia/Boone County in the past 20 years, thanks to Chapter 100. Mr. Eisenstein also discussed air service at Columbia Regional Airport during the one-hour interview, including the return of United Airlines to COU and the popular daily Denver flight. Paul grew up in the St. Louis area and earned degrees from both St. Louis University and Washington University. He worked for the state Department of Economic Development (DED) in Jefferson City for about eight years before taking the REDI job seven months ago:

Today is the 25th anniversary of the deadly plane crash that killed then-Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan, his son Randy and aide Chris Sifford, a former reporter. Governor Carnahan served as governor from 1993 to 2000 and was running in 2000 in a high-profile U.S. Senate race against GOP incumbent John Ashcroft. Governor Carnahan’s plane crashed near Goldman Missouri in rainy weather while heading to southeast Missouri’s New Madrid County on a campaign stop. Governor Carnahan died on a Monday. 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth and John Marsh joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning to reflect on that night and week. Brian reports then-Vice President Al Gore was in Jefferson City the next morning to comfort Governor Carnahan's widow, Jean. Brian also reports just a few days later, Governor Carnahan received a state funeral on the Missouri Capitol lawn. Then-President Bill Clinton, then-Vice President Gore and numerous politicians in both parties attended:

Veteran U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Kansas City) blasts Republicans over the federal government shutdown, saying House Republicans are currently taking what he calls a four-week vacation. Congressman Cleaver has returned to Washington. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R), who represents Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton, Boonville and Ashland on Capitol Hill, sees it differently. Congressman Onder was live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that this is the "Schumer Shutdown." Congressman Onder also says that as the shutdown continues, Missouri families are losing jobs and paychecks and that 8,200 Social Security checks are delayed each week. Congressman Onder says Senate Democrats could end the shutdown today and says Democrats chose to shut the government down to appease what Onder describes as their left-wing base;

Historic Columbia College has launched an initiative to support military students during the federal government shutdown. Columbia College has unveiled a new program called “You Stand for Us, We Stand by You”, which will temporarily cover tuition assistance for all affected military students during the funding lapse. Columbia College president Dr. David Russell says the school has been proud to serve those who serve our nation for more than 50 years. Columbia College senior vice president Dr. Sandy Hamar joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

"Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn expects that you'll be voting on the issue of new congressional maps next year. Mr. Faughn joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and expects it to be on the ballot next year. Mr. Faughn joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell and also asks whether President Trump will travel to Missouri regarding that ballot measure:

You noticed another visible law enforcement presence in downtown Columbia this weekend. It’s the second straight weekend of additional law enforcement downtown, following late September’s deadly triple shooting that killed a Stephens College senior nursing student. City manager De’Carlon Seewood discussed downtown safety and crime in-studio with host Fred Parry Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” They also discussed the Columbia Chamber’s recent leadership visit to Columbia South Carolina, which Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and Mr. Seewood attended. Downtown safety and crime were key issues discussed on the trip. “It kind of reinforced that a lot of things that we’re dealing with, they have been dealing with. And they’re probably two or three years ahead of us. But it’s lessons learned and you can see some of the things that they’ve done that worked and some of the things they’ve done that didn’t work,” Mr. Seewood tells listeners. He and Fred Parry also discussed the horrific 2019 murder of a US

You'll see an increased law enforcement presence again in downtown Columbia tonight and Saturday evening. Last weekend on both nights there was a total of 27 law enforcement officers from CPD, the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, MUPD and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. They made a total of 202 traffic stops during those two evenings. Downtown banker Jim Yankee of Flat Branch Home Loans appeared live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". He tells hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell that homeless residents are harassing bank employees downtown and defecate on bank property. Mr. Yankee is also frustrated that First Ward Councilwoman Carroll did not join UM System President Dr. Mun Choi for last weekend's walk downtown:

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) is frustrated by the federal government shutdown. Senator Schmitt discussed the issue during a live interview on "Wake Up Missouri" with hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky. Senator Schmitt tells listeners that Republicans want to fund the federal government at current levels while the two sides work on appropriations. He blames Democrats for the shutdown, saying they want to be part of the "resistance" against President Trump:

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (R) has signed legislation into law creating new congressional maps and tells reporters that he's optimistic the bill will be upheld by the courts. Three lawsuits have been filed against the new map. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn was live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling hosts Peter Thiele and Jennifer Bukowsky that the entire process was shoddy and that it was pushed by Washington people:

Last weekend’s deadly triple shooting in downtown Columbia and UM System President Dr. Mun Choi’s Monday press conference on downtown crime have dominated news headlines in mid-Missouri since the shooting. Networks of Mid-Missouri general manager Curtis Varns joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” on Saturday. One of the main topics was Channel 17’s coverage of the deadly shooting and what has happened since. Mr. Varns notes the murder victim, Stephens College senior nursing student Aiyanna Williams, was well-known in the community. Curtis notes ABC-17 interviewed her three years ago at Battle’s graduation. Mr. Varns also says President Choi’s press conference on crime generated major headlines. President Choi says crime downtown is at a crisis point. CPD is temporarily reassigning a patrol sergeant to focus full-time on overnight downtown operations. Police chief Jill Schlude says that on most Friday and Saturday nights, nearly half of CPD’s on-duty officers are rea

An Ozarks GOP congressman who represents southwest Missouri is blasting Democrats over the federal government shutdown. U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield), who represents Springfield, Branson and Joplin on Capitol Hill, says the shutdown is due to Democrats’ refusal to negotiate responsibly, Congressman Burlison joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", saying that his congressional offices in Washington, Springfield and Joplin are remaining open to assist constituents with questions or help with federal agencies. Congressman Burlison also discussed manufacturing in his district:

The federal government is currently in a partial shutdown after the midnight funding deadline passed with Democrats and Republicans unable to come to an agreement on a funding bill. Both sides blames the other. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore), who represents Columbia, Hallsville, Centralia and Sturgeon on Capitol Hill, joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Congressman Alford blames U.S. Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and other Democrats, saying congressional Democrats are holding Americans hostage. Congressman Alford also discussed rural health care and rural hospitals during the live interview. He's currently visiting the 18 rural hospitals in his district, adding that they must be protected:

Vice President J.D. Vance says the federal government is likely heading into a shutdown. Vice President Vance says "Democrats won't do the right thing." U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R), who represents Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville and Fulton on Capitol Hill, joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

The president of Columbia’s historic Stephens College describes a nursing student who was killed in this weekend’s shooting downtown as a “shining Stephens woman whose kindness, drive and joy inspired everyone who knew her.” Stephens College hosted a gathering Sunday evening to mourn the loss of nursing student Aiyanna Williams, who was killed in Saturday’s early-morning shooting downtown. Williams, a Columbia Battle high school graduate, earned the Muriel Battle scholarship and a scholarship from the Day Dreams Foundation, which supported her passion for ballet. The longtime UM System president describes this weekend’s deadly shooting downtown as another example of what he calls the rampant crime problem we are seeing on a daily basis. Fifth Ward Columbia Councilman Donald Waterman joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri.":

Columbia pastor Christopher Kurtz is a local pastor at Anthem church on Paris road. He also is an entrepreneur and an innovator who is involved with what is known as the Pillar Project. Pastor Kurtz joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. Pastor Kurtz works with many college students in the Columbia area and tells listeners that there is a growing hunger now for college students and others to attend church. He says some are attending church for the first time ever, while others are attending for the first time in 30 years. Pastor Kurtz grew up in rural northwest Missouri’s Trenton, a town of about 5,600 in Grundy County. Trenton is best known for its Main Street and for excellent hunting/fishing in the area. Most of Pastor Kurtz’s family live in northwest Missouri’s Jamesport, and many are Amish. He emphasizes the importance of education, noting his parents only finished eighth grade. He and host Parry also discussed details about the Pillar

A few hundred people turned out for last week's candlelight vigil outside the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City to remember Charlie Kirk. The founder of Turning Point USA was shot and killed this month during a campus event at Utah Valley University. State Farm Stadium in Arizona was packed with tens of thousands of people for Mr. Kirk's Sunday memorial service. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other dignitaries attended Sunday's memorial service in Arizona. Former State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) attended as well. She joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":