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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 USC student in South Carolina who was kidnapped and stabbed more than 100 times and killed after she thought she was getting into her Uber. They also discussed Columbia recycling and the new budget:

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 reallocated downtown. Chief Schlude says CPD plans to reestablish a dedicated downtown unit in the summer of 2026. The chief says the deadly triple shooting marks the fourth, fifth and sixth uninvolved bystanders struck by gunfire downtown since March 2024. She also says violent crime is disproportionately higher downtown compared to previous years. Host Parry and Mr. Varns discussed that in-detail. Curtis Varns grew up in rural western Missouri's Drexel, a town of about 950 residents. He graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and was hired as KMIZ assignment editor in 1995 by then-news director Teresa Snow. KMIZ will celebrate its 54th anniversary in December: it went on-air in 1971. KQFX, MeTV and KZOU are also part of the Networks of Mid-Missouri. Mr. Varns also discussed KMIZ's coverage of Mizzou Sports and the Kansas City Chiefs, and discussed his relationship with the Columbia Area Career Center:

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 project, the topic of school choice and his life as a father:

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":

"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. Paulsell says 74 are Vietnam-era veterans, one is a Korean War veteran and the rest of caregivers and staff. He thanks Zimmer Radio and our listeners, the numerous businesses that have donated over the years and volunteers who have worked countless hours. The final Central Missouri Honor Flight radiothon with 939 the Eagle and Zimmer in 2023 raised about $127,000. Mr. Parry interviewed CMHF director Paulsell on the second and third segments of the show. He also interviewed two Mizzou students with “Columbia for Christ” for the first segment about an event happening Wednesday on Mizzou's Traditions Plaza. One student is a Mizzou track athlete and the other is from Bridgeton and says the Holy Spirit led him to Mizzou:

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 Moberly, which helps victims of domestic violence:

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 Hank Waters:

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 rivalry between Mizzou and Kansas:

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 improvements at Columbia's Paquin Tower apartments. Randy Cole grew up in western Missouri's Liberty, a Kansas City suburb. He started on a baseball scholarship at Iowa's Graceland University and finished his undergraduate degree at Mizzou and also earned a master's degree from Mizzou and remained in Columbia after college. Mr. Cole serves at the will of the five CHA commissioners, who are appointed by the mayor:

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:

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. The governor 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. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn was live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and suggests a special session is a good possibility. Mr. Faughn says if it does, the new GOP congressional district could run from the Independence area to Columbia. He says with that map, Missouri House Speaker Rep. Jon Patterson (R-Lee's Summit) and State Sens. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall) and Tony Luetkemeyer (R-Parkville) would be potential candidates in the new district. Scott also discussed his interview with Governor Mike Kehoe at the state Fair and why he enjoys conducting interviews at the state fair in Sedalia. Today is Missouri Farm Bureau Farm Family Day in Sedalia:

Approximately 70 Columbia-area business leaders and elected officials will travel to Columbia, South Carolina from September 30 through October 2 for the annual leadership visit. Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable”. While the Columbia/Boone County contingent is expected to visit the University of South Carolina, Williams-Brice Stadium and other destinations, Mr. McCormick tells listeners there are other things there that grab his attention. “They're doing some really cool things around downtown safety. They just did a convention center feasibility study and building (a) convention center. Revitalization of some of their streets,” Mr. McCormick tells listeners. Columbia is South Carolina's capital city. Other popular destinations people visit there are the University of South Carolina and Riverbanks zoo and garden. The Columbia Missouri Chamber of Commerce has about 1,000 members representing about 50,000 employees in Columbia and the region. Mr. McCormack and Mr. Parry also discussed numerous other topics, including the growing homeless population in downtown Columbia and near Flatbranch park. They also highlighted the Chamber's workforce development initiatives, which McCormack says involves a shortage of employees. “And so for us it's everything from retention to recruitment. Upskilling is a lot of it. You know taking the great work that Job Point does and then how can we continue to build on top of things like that,” he tells listeners. Matt McCormick was born in Texas and graduated from Stephen F. Austin. He's now been in Columbia for 13 years:

Columbia's police chief says CPD now has four vacancies, down from the 40 vacancies when she was sworn-in. Police Chief Jill Schlude joined hosts Randy Tobler and Peter Thiele live on two segments on 939 the Eagle's “Wake Up Missouri," telling listeners that CPD is currently three officers and one sergeant short:

Columbia's police chief says there has been sustained and escalating gun violence in downtown Columbia in the past 18 months. Chief Jill Schlude appeared live in-studio on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that three uninvolved bystanders have been shot in the past 18 months downtown, with numerous others put at risk. She also says most of the large disturbances and fights that have happened in downtown Columbia occur after 1:30 am:

Look for Boone County commissioners to move swiftly to update the senior real estate tax relief program, after voters in Columbia/Boone County approved Boone Proposition 1 at the polls. Tuesday's final vote was 12,233 in favor and 3,506 votes against it. The measure involves exempting senior citizens from increases in property taxes. Boone County commissioners say they intend to ensure no disruption for the thousands of seniors who already participate in the program. Former State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) pushed the measure and urged voters to approve it, telling 939 the Eagle that this is a full freeze to include bond levies. She joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on "Wake Up Missouri" and tells listeners that commissioners will address the issue on Tuesday morning at 9:30 am:

While he hasn't made a decision on whether he'll call a special session for congressional redistricting, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (R) says he'll work with legislative leaders to see if there's a path forward. Governor Kehoe briefed reporters, including 939 the Eagle, after a rural education conference in Columbia. The governor says the U-S House should stay in GOP control. “We've spoken with the Trump administration and with members of Congress, so those are all the stakeholders that are involved. And obviously Missourians are stakeholders too. We want to make sure we represent their conservative values in Washington DC, so that's important," the governor says. GOP supporters of a special session like State Sen. Nick Schroer (R-O'Fallon) want to see a 7-1 GOP map in Missouri. Democratic critics say that would be gerrymandering. Former Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) spoke on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners this would be precedent setting and unfortunate. However, Mr. Rowden says it would be hard to stand by and be on the sidelines with what blue states have done:

Mizzou Athletics has announced that Mizzou football season tickets have sold out for this season. It's the second straight season Mizzou has sold out football's season ticket allotment. Former Columbia mayor Brian Treece joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and tells listeners that the impact of football Saturdays in Columbia is huge. He notes large crowds at places like Harpo's and Booche's. Mayor Treece also discussed other topics during the live interview, including Columbia's homeless camps and today's election:

Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) director Kurt Schaefer says the agency is waiting for Columbia to submit a plan for how they'll stop human waste and trash from homeless camps from getting into the Hinkson creek. DNR director Schaefer appeared live this morning on 939 the Eagle's “Wake Up Missouri”, saying there are about 60 homeless residents in the camp near I-70 and Highway 63, near Bob Evans. Director Schaefer says Columbia has a growing homeless population for its size. He also says DNR receives numerous complaints about the needles, human excrement and trash from the homeless camp near Bob Evans. He says they've had several good meetings with Columbia officials. Columbia spokeswoman Syndey Olsen says the city remains committed to protecting water quality for its residents:

The 2025 Missouri state fair kicks off Thursday August 7 in west-central Missouri's Sedalia and runs until Sunday August 17. This year's theme is “Step on in.” Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris Chinn joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's “Wake Up Missouri” to preview the fair. Director Chinn tells listeners that the biggest improvement you'll see at the state fair in Sedalia is the Governor Mike Parson Arena being constructed there. “So the warm-up arena is already up and ready and they are constructing the big arena right now. We're actually going to send our tram route through that area so that fairgoers can watch that construction in progress and be a part of that,” Director Chinn says. There are big names who will perform at the State Fair Grandstand as well, including Wynonna Judd, Flo Rida and John Anderson. There will be tons of fair food and the popular “Pork Place restaurant” and the Beef House. Numerous livestock shows are planned, along with draft horse shows and numerous carnival rides.

Voters in Columbia/Boone County will cast ballots Tuesday on Proposition 1, which involves exempting senior citizens from increases in property taxes. Former State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is urging voters to vote yes on Tuesday, saying this is a full freeze to include bond levies. She joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable” and discussed Proposition One. Former Rep. Toalson Reisch says seniors deserve a break on their property taxes. Meantime, voters in Columbia's second ward will be filling a vacant council seat. Former second ward Councilwoman Lisa Meyer resigned in May for health reasons, so that seat has been vacant for more than two months. Businessman Ken Rice is running against activist Vera Elwood. The second ward includes the Belwood, Park DeVille, Parkade and Vanderveen neighborhoods along with some retirement homes. While Mr. Rice gives city manager De'Carlon Seewood a grade a “D”, he adds that the council gets in Mr. Seewood's way. Mr. Rice also describes the Office of Violence Prevention as a breath of fresh air. Mr. Rice also joined host Fred Parry. They also tackled the issues of homelessness, public safety and Columbia Utilities:

State Sen. Nick Schroer (R-O'Fallon) says nothing in the Missouri Constitution would prohibit lawmakers from holding a special session on congressional redistricting and drawing a 7-1 Missouri GOP map. Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughln (R-Shelbina) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Pro Tem O'Laughlin says Governor Mike Kehoe (R) has not issued a special session call at this time, nor has she spoken to him about it. She says if he pursues it, Missouri lawmakers will go along with him. She also says it's frightening to think of what the United States would be with Democrats in charge of Congress. Missouri Senate President Pro Tem O'Laughlin tells listeners that President Donald Trump has saved the country:

Two Missouri GOP lawmakers and attorney Ron Calzone have filed a lawsuit in Cole County Circuit Court this morning challenging a law signed by Governor Mike Kehoe (R) involving the Chiefs and the Royals. The bill is aimed at keeping the Chiefs and Royals in Missouri. While the bill had bipartisan support, it also had opposition from lawmakers in both parties. State Sen. Mike Moon (R-Ash Grove), State Rep. Bryant Wolfin (R-St. Genevieve) and Counselor Calzone filed it this morning. Senator Moon and Calzone joined host Gary Nolan live on 939 the Eagle's "Gary Nolan show". Both tell listeners that the bill violates the Missouri Constitution in several ways, including having multiple subjects. Senator Moon tells listeners that he's hopeful the courts will rule in his favor:

Fox News Radio correspondent Jeff Monosso has been in Cincinnati reporting on a brutal downtown assault that has drawn nationwide attention. Mr. Monosso joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning to discuss the incident. Mr. Monosso says there have been at least five arrests and tells listeners that Cincinnati police are trying to identify at least eight others. The police chief says at least 100 people witnessed the assault, but only one called police: