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"Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn says that, to the best of his knowledge, Governor Mike Kehoe has not signed special session bills on congressional redistricting and on initiative petition changes. Mr. Faughn joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that the entire process on redistricting was handled poorly. Mr. Faughn predicts Governor Kehoe will sign the new maps but expects the issue to be challenged in the courts. Mr. Faughn also addressed the issue of the border truce with Kansas, saying there was never really a truce:

Former Mizzou quarterback Alex Demczak of Columbia is a best-selling author and speaker. He’s the co-author of a book called “The Sale” with Jon Gordon. Mr. Demczak joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. Mr. Demczak tells listeners that the book is about leading with integrity. He grew up in Illinois and walked-on at Mizzou, where he played for then-Coach Gary Pinkel for four years. Mr. Demczak describes that time as an amazing experience. He and host Parry also discussed communication tips and strategies and talked about Alex’s speaker school as well. Mr. Demczak graduated from Mizzou with a degree in communication and a minor in business:

Monday marks the end of a 16-year era in the Columbia area for the Central Missouri Honor Flight (CMHF). Their final flight to Washington leaves Lambert Field in St. Louis early Monday morning. The CMHF has flown about 5,500 veterans to Washington in 16 years to reflect at their memorials. The first flight was in 2009. Central Missouri Honor Flight director Steve Paulsell joined Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Mr. Paulsell tells listeners that this is sad. He also tells listeners that the CMHF had many veterans and little money in 2009. “Now we find ourselves 16 years later where we’ve got money but we don’t have veterans. We normally take anywhere from 75 to 95 veterans on a flight and I haven’t been able to do that. In fact this flight’s not totally full,” Mr. Paulsell tells listeners. There will be about 120 people on Monday’s charter flight from St. Louis Lambert. They’ll leave Columbia’s Courtyard by Marriot at 1:15 on Monday morning and will bus to Lambert. Mr.

The Missouri Association of Electric Cooperatives is led by chief executive officer Caleb Jones, a former state lawmaker from Columbia. Mr. Jones joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Mr. Jones spoke in-detail about what the cooperatives do. Their members statewide were busy this spring and summers with numerous storms and tornadoes:

Missouri House members from all corners of the state will be driving to Jefferson City on this Monday morning for the special session on congressional redistricting and initiative petition changes. The full Missouri House convenes at 2 pm. Republican Governor Mike Kehoe called the special session, saying action is needed to ensure our congressional districts and state Constitution put Missouri values first. Democrats disagree, saying the GOP is trying to gerrymander congressional districts. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn was live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning with hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell. He discussed the special session and tonight's roast in Jefferson City for Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina), who represents Randolph County in the 939 the Eagle listening area. Mr. Faughn says State Sen. Rusty Black, GOP consultant Jeff Roe and others will be in Jefferson City for tonight's roast. Mr. Faughn says it will benefit Safe Passage in Moberl

Missouri's special session on congressional redistricting and initiative petition changes continues Monday in Jefferson City. Award-winning reporter Rudi Keller of the "Missouri Independent" newspaper joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. They discussed the special session in-detail, including the impact of new congressional maps on Boone County and on the debate over IP reform. They discussed the issue of property tax reform as well. One of the other main issues they discussed was the work the Independent is doing and newspapers that have reduced or eliminated their Missouri Capitol coverage. Mr. Keller notes the "Springfield News-Leader" no longer has a bureau in Jefferson City and says the "St. Louis Post-Dispatch" and "Kansas City Star" now have one-person bureaus. Mr. Keller served two stints at the "Columbia Daily Tribune" before joining the Independent. He and host Fred Parry also discussed the late former "Columbia Daily Tribune" publisher

Technicians from the SEC Network began work Thursday on Mizzou‘s Columbia campus constructing the set they’ll use for the “SEC Nation” broadcast Saturday morning. Mizzou’s Carnahan Quad is expected to be packed with Tiger fans wearing black and gold this afternoon and Saturday morning. The “Paul Finebaum show” airs today from 2-6 pm on the Mizzou campus, and “SEC Nation” airs live Saturday morning from 9-11 am. “SEC Nation” is hosted by Laura Rutledge who is joined by Mr. Finebaum, Roman Harper, Jordan Rodgers and former Heisman winner Tim Tebow. Mizzou associate athletic director Dave Matter appeared live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the Mizzou/Kansas Border showdown, changes regarding entry at Memorial Stadium and the importance of SEC Nation coming to town. Mr. Matter tells listeners this is a big deal, noting they haven't had their full show in Columbia since 2019. Dave also says Mizzou football coach Eliah Drinkwitz will appear on the Finebaum show today. Dave also discussed the riva

Missouri's special session in Jefferson City is underway on congressional redistricting and initiative petition reforms changes. Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) was live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". She tells hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell that Missouri's Constitution has become a dumping ground for progressive causes and that IP reform is needed. She also says the Senate will start work on the special session on Wednesday and should vote on the bills next Friday:

Missouri’s governor is optimistic the GOP-controlled Legislature will approve his two priorities during the special session: congressional redistricting and changes to Missouri’s initiative petition process. Governor Mike Kehoe (R) says initiative petition reform is needed to ensure that our state Constitution puts Missouri values first. The Missouri NAACP chapter is suing Governor Kehoe in an attempt to stop the special session on congressional redistricting. The NAACP says the special session is unconstitutional. State Rep. John Martin (R-Columbia) disagrees with the NAACP. Representative Martin joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and cites Article 3 Section 45 of the state Constitution. Rep. Martin says Missouri lawmakers drew new congressional districts in the mid-1960s. He also tells listeners that Missouri's GOP-controlled Legislature has an opportunity to flip a seat and says the values Republicans have is what's best for the state of Missouri:

Some Missouri lawmakers return to Jefferson City today for a special session on congressional redistricting and on amending the state’s initiative petition process. Governor Mike Kehoe (R) announced the call Friday afternoon, and Democrats are furious. State Rep. LaKeySha Bosley (D-St. Louis) says the integrity of our democratic system is at stake. Governor Kehoe and other Republicans want to see a 7-1 GOP congressional map in Missouri, rather than the current 6-2 map. The governor joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and says he's optimistic that both measures, the congressional redistricting maps and IP changes, will pass. Governor Kehoe also tells listeners that Missourians have elected GOP supermajorities to both chambers and have elected Republicans to every statewide office:

Missouri lawmakers return to Jefferson City Wednesday for a special session on congressional redistricting and on amending the state’s initiative petition process. Governor Mike Kehoe (R) announced the call Friday afternoon, and Democrats are furious. Missouri House Majority Floor Leader Alex Riley (R-Springfield) agrees with the governor’s call. But Democrats like State Rep. LaKeySha Bosley (D-St. Louis), one of the Missouri House’s senior members, say the integrity of our democratic system is at stake. Representative Bosley says the proposed redistricting efforts also risk Governor Kehoe’s own promise to lead with fairness and integrity. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Mr. Faughn tells listeners that the Missouri Legislature will approve a 7-1 GOP congressional map and predicts the courts will uphold it. He also says we'll see some protests in Jefferson City:

Boone County's presiding commissioner expects construction of the new multi-million dollar Boone County Sheriff's regional law enforcement training center in Columbia to be done by fall. Commissioner Kip Kendrick joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" program. “They’re in there putting up drywall now and I think really starting to finish out the interior. The expected completion is they’re hoping for the end of October, which is good," Kendrick tells listeners. Commissioner Kendrick expects the sheriff's Department to be in there by early January, with classes starting then too. The new facility will provide an all-in-one training center for law enforcement and first responders in Boone County, as well as those who serve statewide. Commissioner Kendrick also addressed numerous other topics during the one-hour interview with host Parry, including the public safety childcare center, the recent housing study, budget preparations and an update on tornado sirens:

Missouri House Majority Floor Leader Alex Riley (R-Springfield) says if Governor Mike Kehoe (R) calls a special session on congressional redistricting, the House will be ready to act. Leader Riley joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He says the House is waiting to see what Governor Kehoe will do. Leader Riley also says Democrats have gerrymandered districts in Illinois and other blue states and calls that "egregious." Leader Riley is also running to be Missouri's next House Speaker:

A west-central Missouri congressman who represents Columbia, Hallsville, Sturgeon and Harrisburg on Capitol Hill continues his town meetings across the district this morning in Fayette. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Congressman Alford's town meeting last night in Harrisburg was heated at times, with some audience members shouting at the packed Harrisburg Lions Club on East Sexton. There were so many people at the meeting that Congressman Alford stayed an extra hour late to answer each question from voters. He tells "Wake Up" that he's never been told by GOP officials not to do town halls and says it's important to listen to each voter. He also says some of those at the town halls hate President Trump and some hate him. Congressman Alford says he made a commitment to be the most accessible member of Congress. He is inviting you to this morning's town meeting at 8:30 at Lafayette on the Square in Fayette:

Missouri’s incoming attorney general says she’ll serve the rest of outgoing Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s term before she runs for a full term in 2028. Former House Speaker and former U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway spoke Sunday on 939 the Eagle’s “Jennifer Bukowsky show”. Governor Mike Kehoe announced her appointment last week. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning and praises Hanaway's appointment. Mr. Faughn tells listeners that she'll be able to start on day one. Mr. Faughn also reflected on the legacy of State Rep. Ken Waller (R-Herculaneum), who died Saturday. Scott says Mr. Waller died from a massive heart attack and will be missed. Colleagues on both sides of the aisle praise Rep. Waller's service:

The median home price in Columbia in July was $352,000. While that's down from June's record high of $375,000, it's still a price many residents cannot afford. Columbia Board of Realtors chief executive officer Brian Toohey joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Mr. Toohey tells listeners that you can still find some entry-level homes in Columbia with two bathrooms and a two-car garage for under $300,000, but Toohey thinks you might not see that much longer. He discusses the soaring costs of construction materials. Mr. Toohey also says inventory levels have improved and are the best he's seen in a long time. He also says weather has been brutal for homebuilders this year, with snow/ice in January and rain and storms all spring followed by extreme heat. Mr. Toohey grew up in St. Louis and met his wife in Columbia. She is a homebuilder. Toohey also ran for a Columbia city council seat several years ago:

"Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn says there will be a special session on congressional redistricting in Missouri. Mr. Faughn appeared live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and tells listeners he believes the special session will be concurrent with the September veto session. He says the order has been sent from Washington and predicts Missouri's GOP-controlled Legislature will approve a 7-1 GOP map. Mr. Faughn says rural Missouri Republicans will privately tell you they don't like the idea of a special session. Mr. Faughn also tells listeners that former President Barack Obama and other Democrats who say things like this are a threat to democracy didn't say anything when Illinois Democrats gerrymandered congressional districts. Faughn also addressed the upcoming September veto session and tells listeners there won't be any veto overrides in September. He also says High Street in Jefferson City will be packed on the Tuesday evening before veto session with state lawmakers enjoying dinner:

The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) has served thousands of the most vulnerable residents in Columbia/Boone County since being created in 1956. The CHA was formally established by city ordinance 69 years ago. Columbia Housing Authority chief executive officer Randy Cole joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." They tackled numerous issues, including Thursday's big groundbreaking ceremony for the Park Avenue project. CHA will demolish 70 aging units that date to 1964 and will replace them with 79 brand-new units that are energy-efficient. “There’s 70 units down there on three blocks, where we’re going to be demolishing them, taking them all the way to the ground. And we’re going to be replacing them with new, nice affordable housing," Mr. Cole tells listeners. Host Parry and Mr. Cole also discussed the Kinney Point project at Garth and Sexton, which is a 34-unit development. They also discussed Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe's veto of funding for improv

A popular Jefferson City diner, a Glasgow company celebrating 65 years in business, the turnout for Columbia's budget town halls and Disney were some of the winners of the week this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri"." Hosts Peter Thiele and John Marsh were joined in-studio by news director Brian Hauswirth and Producer Drake:

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 session on congressional redistricting would be unconstitutional. Rep. Tyson Smith joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". He tells listeners that redistricting in mid-decade is designed for President Donald Trump's Republican Party to keep control of the U.S. House. He calls it egregious. While Rep. Tyson Smith admits Democratic states have gerrymandered districts, he says they haven't done it mid-cycle: