Missouri’s governor has signed bipartisan legislation from State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) that requires the Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) to review current practices and to recommend additional efforts to prevent veteran suicides. Chairman Griffith joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, saying the bill is needed …
Read More »(LISTEN): Funeral services are Saturday for fallen Boone County Fire official who drowned during Monday’s flash flooding
Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Matthew Tobben (right) with his wife Jacquelynn Tobben. They have two boys ages 13 and 9 (photo courtesy of Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp) Visitation is set for today in eastern Missouri’s Union for fallen Boone County Fire Protection …
Read More »(LISTEN): Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek discusses 2024 election and state budget on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Republicans and Democrats in Jefferson City say Missouri has a record surplus. They are correct. Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek (R) joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”. He tells listeners that he doesn’t like the term budget surplus and prefers the term reserve instead. Treasurer Malek …
Read More »(LISTEN): Firefighters from across Missouri expected to attend Tobben’s funeral in Union
Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Matthew Tobben (right) with his wife Jacquelynn Tobben. They have two boys ages 13 and 9 (photo courtesy of Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp) Visitation and funeral services are now set for Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former State Sen. Bob Onder (R) discusses Trump congressional endorsement on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Seven Republicans, two Democrats and Libertarian nominee Jordan Rowden of Vienna are running to replace retiring third district U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in November. Former State Sen. Bob Onder (R) has released a new television ad, promoting former President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Former Senator Onder joined us live …
Read More »(LISTEN): Two wreaths to be placed at Boone County Fire Protection District headquarters today
The U.S. Exercise Tiger Foundation will present this wreath to the Boone County Fire Protection District in Columbia on Wednesday (July 9, 2024 photo courtesy of the U.S, Exercise Tiger Foundation) Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Gale Blomenkamp praises the outpouring of support during Tuesday’s procession of fallen …
Read More »Retired priest could face prison time in thefts
A former Mid – Missouri priest pleads guilty to criminal charges in federal court. Ignacio Medina admits to sending his sister a $100,000 check stolen from his Wardsville church. He also admitted to writing himself a $200,000 check from the same account. Earlier, a church court ruled Medina took church …
Read More »Labor market may be affecting home buyers
Why aren’t you seeing more affordable houses on the market in Mid – Missouri? The National Federation of Independent Business’ Brad Jones thinks high interest rates and a limited number of carpenters is taking its toll … X080710 Jones adds that contractors have the same problem as many other small …
Read More »(LISTEN): Former Missouri DPS director chairing new Missouri House committee on illegal immigrants and crime
State Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin) speaks on the Missouri House floor in Jefferson City on February 12, 2024 (file photo courtesy of Tim Bommel at House Communications) The newly-formed Missouri House Special Interim Committee on Illegal Immigrant Crimes will hold an organizational meeting and its first public hearing Thursday morning …
Read More »(LISTEN): Six laning I-70 between mid-Missouri’s Boonville to Rocheport could be impacted by railroad
This is MoDOT’s map that shows where the railroad crossing is. It’s near I-70’s Rocheport bridge (map courtesy of MoDOT communications director Linda Wilson Horn) The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) plans to award a construction project for the 12-mile stretch of I-70 between Boonville and Rocheport in 2026. That …
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