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State Sen. Holly Rehder (R-Scott City) describes herself as a serious policy maker in Jefferson City who gets things done. Rehder chairs the Missouri Senate Fiscal Oversight Committee in Jefferson City. She joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” to preview today’s veto session in …

Missouri House Majority Floor Leader Dr. Jonathan Patterson (R-Lee’s Summit) speaks on the Missouri House floor in Jefferson City on January 11, 2023 (file photo courtesy of Tim Bommel at House Communications) Missouri’s House Majority Floor Leader will likely be the next House Speaker in 2025. Republicans currently have a …

State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) speaks on the Missouri House floor in Jefferson City, as State Rep. Brian Seitz (R-Branson) listens (March 24, 2022 file photo courtesy of Tim Bommel at House Communications) You can expect at least one override attempt today when Missouri lawmakers return for their annual …

A stretch of the Missouri River near Rocheport is back open to barge traffic. Mo-dot’s contractor was given 24 hours to remove the old I – 70 bridge debris from the river after Sunday’s demolition. That work is still underway but the navigation channel of the river has reopened.

Will Joe Biden face his own impeachment? U-S House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has told colleagues that he plans to begin an inquiry against the President … That’s Missouri Congressman Mark Alford. House leaders will meet Thursday to review the latest investigations into the Biden family.  

A Jefferson City man is accused of ramming a car into a gas station so he could steal chocolate milk from the store. Brian Duncan is charged with burglary and property damage. Jefferson City police went to the Break Time on West Main Street and watched video footage that showed …

There were three large American flags at Mizzou’s Columns during Monday’s 9-11 ceremony in Columbia (September 11, 2023 photo from 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth) Columbia’s mayor took time to praise first responders during Monday’s emotional ceremony at Mizzou’s Columns to remember the 22nd anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks …

“Wake Up Mid-Missouri” producer Hannah Adkisson (2022 photo courtesy of Zimmer Communications photographer LG Patterson) The “Missouri Times” publication has recognized 939 the Eagle “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” producer Hannah Adkisson and 29 others as their 30 under 30 honorees. The 30 were recognized during a Monday evening event at the …

Tiger Talk airs Tuesday evenings from 7-8 at Bud’s Classic BBQ in downtown Columbia (graphic courtesy of Mizzou Athletics) Tonight is your opportunity to hear Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz discuss Saturday morning’s big game against #15 Kansas State at Faurot Field. “Tiger Talk” airs this evening from 7-8 from …

State Department of Transportation (MoDOT) crews remove a piece of the steel truss from the Missouri River at Rocheport on September 11, 2023 (photo courtesy of MoDOT spokeswoman Marcia Johnson) State transportation officials say contractors continue to work around-the-clock at the I-70 Rocheport bridge west of Columbia to remove six-million …