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Jefferson City businessman Jake Vogel is seeking the GOP nomination for a mid-Missouri state Senate seat being vacated by term-limited State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City). The district includes Cole, Moniteau, Miller, Morgan and Camden counties. Mr. Vogel is a veteran and served as an Army Ranger. He also advocates for rural health care on the SSM board. Mr. Vogel joined Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

While Columbia/Boone County is seeing cranes and construction equipment across town, there is still a lot of poverty. Love Columbia says one in five Columbia residents are living in poverty and struggle to make ends meet. Housing costs are a challenge for many as well. Jane Williams, who co-founded Love Columbia 18 years ago, joined Fred Parry in-studio for the hour on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." She tells listeners that Columbia has been seeing about a 20 percent poverty rate:

A GOP congressman who represents Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton and Boonville on Capitol Hill is hopeful Congress will approve the SAVE America Act. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Congressman Onder blasted congressional Democrats during the interview. Congressman Onder is also confident that his bill formally designating the National Churchill Museum in mid-Missouri's Fulton as a national historic landmark will land on President Trump's desk soon:

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R) says about 140 initiative petitions have been approved for circulation. Secretary Hoskins joined Stephanie Bell and Marc Ellinger live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Secretary Hoskins tells listeners that candidate filing has been uneventful, which he's pleased with. He says more than 400 candidates have filed so far. He also believes the courts will uphold what he calls the "Missouri First Map" regarding congressional redistricting:

A Cole County Republican who is one of the Missouri House's senior members has voted against a tax cut bill championed by Governor Mike Kehoe (R). Veteran State Rep. Rudy Veit (R-Wardsville) joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Rep. Veit tells listeners that he voted his conscience on the bill, saying there are too many unknowns and that there is no plan. He also worries about taxes being raised on services:

A growing company that crafts premium meat snacks has opened a 300,000 square foot production plant in mid-Missouri's Mexico. Western Smokehouse Partners' plant is located in the former Soft Surroundings in Mexico. Western Smokehouse Partners chief executive officer Matt Bormann, a Mizzou graduate, joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable.” Mr. Bormann tells listeners that the company invested $60-million in the Mexico plant. It is the largest of the company's eight plants:

State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) aims to become the congressman in Missouri's new fifth congressional district. He's filed in the new district and spoke about his candidacy on "Wake Up Missouri" this morning. Senator Brattin tells hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell that voters are tired of talk and want a proven fighter with a record of action. Senator Brattin tells listeners that he has an America First agenda. During the interview, he also addressed criticism he's received this week from Missouri Senate Democrats and he also spoke about tax cuts and health care:

Legislation authorizing the UM Board of Curators and MU Health Care to acquire, purchase or sell hospitals/medical facilities in 25 counties has been approved by the Missouri House Special Committee on Rural Issues and by the Missouri House Rules Committee. MU Health Care chief executive officer Ric Ransom, who supports the bill, joined Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

The longtime Missouri NFIB director says 33 percent of his members had jobs that they couldn't fill in February, which was up from January numbers. Missouri NFIB director Brad Jones joined Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners February's optimism index among his members took a little dip:

Veteran State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) says his rural district is filling with solar fields. Representative Haden joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He tells listeners that a 4,000 acre solar field is being built near Kingdom City along with solar in Audrain County. He has concerns and says the solar industry has a lot of power and lobbyists in Jefferson City. He also addressed Grain Belt during the interview:

MU Health Care is the second-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County, according to 2025 statistics from Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). MU Health Care chief executive officer Ric Ransom and chief medical officer Ambulatory care Dr. Laura Morris joined Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable”. Mr. Ransom says MU Health Care has about 8,300 employees, along with another 1,000 physicians. Ransom says in net patient service revenue was about $2.5 billion in 2025. MU Health Care supports legislation that would allow the UM Curators and MU Health Care to acquire, purchase, manage or sell hospitals/medical facilities in 25 counties. Ransom explained why that's important during the interview. “As we look at other hospitals in that 25-county area that are struggling and interested in partnering or maybe becoming part of the health care system, more growth brings with it the risk that there would be an antitrust objection or hurdle to partnering or acquiring another hospital,” he tells listeners. There is opposition to that bill from veteran State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico), who would rather MU Health Care reopen closed hospitals in Mexico, Fulton and Boonville. Ransom also tells listeners that Columbia's Keene Street medical center, formerly Columbia Regional Hospital, will be more and more an ambulatory and specialty care lab. Dr. Morris, who is also a family practice physician in Fulton, discussed the importance of providing health care in Callaway County. She grew up in mid-Missouri's Holts Summit and also emphasizes the importance of good internet in rural Missouri. She praises Callabyte Technology and the internet they provide in Callaway County for telemedicine and other uses:

Legendary Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz has passed away at the age of 89. 939 the Eagle's Randy Tobler, Brian Hauswirth and John Marsh reflected on Coach Holtz's life on "Wake Up Missouri". Brian reminds listeners that Coach Holtz also had big success at Arkansas and he discussed the 1988 national championship season at Notre Dame, including the big October game that year with the Miami Hurricanes:

Then-President Harry Truman and former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill traveled to mid-Missouri's Fulton 80 years ago today. They headed to Westminster College in Fulton, where Churchill delivered his famous "Iron Curtain" speech. National Churchill Museum curator Tim Riley joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the 80th anniversary and discuss the numerous events planned in Fulton this weekend:

A Missouri state lawmaker who served two combat tours in Afghanistan praises the United States' military action in Iran, saying it was long overdue. State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield) retired in 2013 from the Missouri National Guard as the State Command Sergeant Major. He joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning, telling listeners that the military action has been precise:

Legislation that would allow the UM Board of Curators to acquire, manage, purchase or sell hospitals and medical facilities in 25 counties is getting skepticism from a veteran mid-Missouri lawmaker. State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) is a longtime Mizzou supporter and still is. He wanted Columbia-based MU Health Care to reopen closed hospitals in Fulton, Mexico and Boonville and wonders if they are eyeing rural hospitals in Moberly, Macon and Marshall. He says the key term is non-competitive. Rep. Haden does tell listeners that he appreciates MU Health Care opening urgent cares in Mexico and Fulton. He outlined House Bill 3170:

This weekend's edition of 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable” features the 19-year-old owner of a Columbia start-up company called Great Shine Exteriors. Kellan Mugisha's company cleans windows and gutters, provides power washing and installs Christmas lights. Mugisha joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the program. Parry praises Kellan's work ethic and the quality of his work. Kellan Mugisha was born and raised in Rwanda and came to the United States when he was 11. He tells listeners there were better education opportunities here and that he attended the Mexico Military Academy in Audrain County. Mr. Parry notes there is a growing population in Columbia from Rwanda, in part due to the civil war there during the 1990s. Mugisha says he is grateful to own his company and doesn't like to work for other people. He credits his father and mother for his work ethic:

Fox News reports former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify today in New York before the U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee about in a deposition regarding Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield) serves on that committee and says he and committee members have numerous questions for former President Clinton. Congressman Burlison joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukosky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning. Congressman Burlison tells listeners that it will be a long day. The congressman also discussed health care during the live interview along with this week's State of the Union address:

The Missouri Attorney General's office has filed first degree murder charges against a South Carolina man for a cold case murder that happened in Columbia 26 years ago today (Wednesday). A court filing from Missouri Assistant Attorney General Kevin Zoellner alleges that 45-year-old Sentrell Wilson asphyxiated the victim on February 25, 2000, left her body where it went undiscovered for days and then fled the state. Wilson has a violent criminal history in South Carolina, according to Zoellner. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway's office identifies the victim as 21-year-old Candice Richie, a Mizzou student. 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth joined "Wake Up Missouri" hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell to discuss the major development in the case:

A west-central Missouri congressman who represents Columbia, Centralia and Sturgeon on Capitol Hill says President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address made him proud to be an American. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri," telling listeners that it was a historic speech. Congressman Alford also says there is a "great divide" in the United States. He praises the Trump tax cuts, saying they benefit families and business and that it's not about millionaires. Congressman Alford tells listeners that he plans to file for re-election on Tuesday, under the new Missouri map:

Columbia-based Sara Fougere Catering has earned three straight first-place “Best of Columbia” awards from the readers of Zimmer's “Inside Columbia” magazine. Sara grew up on a cattle farm in western Missouri's rural Richmond and earned her degree in food science from the University of Missouri's College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR). Sara Fougere joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable.” Fred describes small business as the heartbeat of our community and praises Sara's business, her professionalism and her work ethic. Sara Fougere Catering has been in business for 22 years. Sara tells listeners that it's hard work and that she is blessed to do it. She once did an Eclipse event with 800 people and enjoys cooking beef. She also shared some of her favorite foods from Columbia-area restaurants:

11-year-old Max Williams of Columbia suffers from chronic lung disease, which is formally known as bronchopulmonary dyplasia. He was born 15 weeks early and weighed just one pound. Max has been recognized as the 2026 Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Champion Child for MU Health Care's Children's Hospital. Max and his parents, Alayna and Mark, joined Peter Thiele and Brian Hauswirth live on 939 the Eagle's "Radiothon". They thank you for donating to Radiothon and say it's helped countless mid-Missourians who no longer have to drive to St. Louis or Kansas City for treatment:

Eight-year-old Kennedy Hartmann of Jefferson City has autism and suffers from a pediatric feeding disorder and has bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Her parents, Kristen and Kevin Hartmann, joined Peter Thiele and Brian Hauswirth live on 939 the Eagle's "Radiothon" and thank everyone who has donated. They say having the hospital in Columbia is a lifesaver, literally, for mid-Missourians who otherwise would have to travel to St. Louis or Kansas City:

Cassidy Rae Luebbering of mid-Missouri's St. Thomas was featured for years on Radiothon. She had numerous health challenges her entire life and always had a smile on her face. She passed away the day after Thanksgiving. Her parents, Renee and Nathan Luebbering, joined Peter Thiele and Brian Hauswirth live on 939 the Eagle's Radiothon to share her powerful story. They also revealed powerful details about the love they received from the Blair Oaks football team and from former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel:

The 20th annual 939 the Eagle Multipli Credit Union Miracles for Kids Radiothon continues at this hour on the Eagle and four other Zimmer mid-Missouri stations. It airs until 6 Thursday evening and again Friday from 6 am to 6 pm. Every dollar raised stays local and benefits the greatest needs at MU Health Care's Children's Hospital in Columbia. Children's Hospital music therapy employees Hannah LeCure and Aubri joined 939 the Eagle's Peter Thiele and Brian Hauswirth live during Radiothon. Hannah notes that music therapy is all donor-funded and that it has an impact on children's health, including oxygen and heart rate. Both thank Radiothon listeners for their generosity:

Four-year-old Myles Perry of Columbia is one of our Radiothon champions. He suffers from a childhood cancer called neuroblastoma. While he loves Mizzou and Kansas City Chiefs football, he deals with a lot of side effects, including nausea. His father, Chris Parry, joined 939 the Eagle's Peter Thiele and Brian Hauswirth during Radiothon this morning. Mr. Parry says neuroblastoma targets children ages one to five and that giving up is never an option. He also praises MU Health Care's Children's Hospital in Columbia for what they have done for his child, describing the health care there as excellent:

14-year-old Camrey Green of Fulton is one of our Radiothon champions. She suffered shaken baby syndrome when she was just three months old and almost died. She had hemorrhaging in both eyes and her parents were told she may never walk. Her family credits MU Health Care's Children's Hospital in Columbia for her recovery. She learned to walk, jumps hurdles at North Callaway high school and is on the honor roll at North Callaway in Kingdom City. She and her mother Rebecca joined Randy Tobler and Brian Hauswirth live on "Radiothon":

A Missouri congressman who represents mid-Missouri's Fulton and America's National Churchill Museum is confident the U.S. House will approve his bill to formally designate the museum as a historic landmark. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) notes the U.S. Senate has approved the bill and that it's been approved by the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee. Congressman Onder tells 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" that the bill is a critical step toward preserving Churchill's legacy for future generations. He notes Fulton is where British Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivered his famous "Iron Curtain" speech in 1946, almost 80 years ago. Congressman Onder is heading to St. Louis today to join U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at Boeing. He discussed that during the live interview with Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell as well:

939 the Eagle's Mike Murphy is also the publisher of Comobuz.com. He launched Comobuz three years ago. Mike joined 939 the Eagle's Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on the "CEO Roundtable" program and they tackled numerous topics, including a proposed one percent sales and use tax in Columbia for public safety, the transmission line issue and the recently-approved pedestrian safety ordinance. They also previewed April's Columbia school board election. Fred Parry describes Comobuz as the number one source for news and information in mid-Missouri:

Legislation that would eliminate Missouri's state income tax has the strong support of Missouri House Majority Floor Leader Alex Riley (R-Springfield). He joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on "Wake Up Missouri" and says it would be a net savings for most Missourians. Leader Riley tells listeners that states without income taxes do better economically, including blue Washington state. Democratic critics say it would blow a hole in Missouri's budget and worry about the impact on state services:

NFIB Missouri's president says 31 percent of his small business members had job openings in January that they couldn't fill. NFIB Missouri president Brad Jones spoke on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning and says there are several positives. He notes unemployment is down and that inflation is under two percent. But he says things are still uncertain for businesses and notes that of the ten indicators in January among members, three categories saw increases and seven were down:

Columbia's first female police chief has focused on recruitment and retention as chief. CPD was more than 40 officers short when Jill Schlude was sworn-in as police chief in December 2023. They currently have about 14 vacancies. Chief Schlude joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable”. One of main issues Fred and the chief discussed was violent crime and crime statistics in Columbia. Chief Schlude tells listeners that violent crime has been trending downward for several years. “It went down eight percent from 23 to 24. It went down 15 percent from 22 to 23. It went down six percent from 21 to 22 and then this past year from 24 to 25 it went down one percent," Chief Schlude tells listeners. But with several high-profile incidents in January alone, Chief Schlude admits some Columbia residents don't feel safe. Staffing levels are another issue that was discussed during the interview. Chief Schlude notes CPD has 254 full-time positions, 185 of which are sworn positions. There are currently 14 officer vacancies. She also notes CPD has 69 professional staff members, which are non-police staff. Chief Schlude notes that while Springfield Missouri has about 40,000 more residents than Columbia, they have twice as many officers. Fred and the chief also discussed juvenile crime during the interview:

State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Arnold) is upset with Senate Democrats for blocking gubernatorial appointments ranging from the Kansas City Police Board to the Board of Cosmetology. Senator Coleman appeared live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and tells listeners that it's nonsense:

A southwest Missouri congressman who represents Springfield and Branson on Capitol Hill says Republicans should not back down on what they're doing. U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield) joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on "Wake Up Missouri" this morning. Congressman Burlison also addressed ICE, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and budget battles. The congressman is also critical of U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York):

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway's (R) office has filed a first-in-the-nation lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Census Bureau, demanding a Census recount and calling on them to stop counting illegal immigrants. Attorney General Hanaway discussed the lawsuit in-detail during a live interview this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." She tells hosts Stephanie Bell and Jennifer Bukowsky that this is a common sense lawsuit. Attorney General Hanaway tells listeners that Los Angeles has two-million illegal immigrants and that Missouri is losing federal money due to the Census Bureau's practice. General Hanaway also discussed the ballot language issue during the interview:

Missouri's annual State of the Judiciary address originally set for Wednesday in Jefferson City has been canceled. The “Missouri Independent” reports Missouri Senate Republicans were going to boycott. Senate Republicans like State Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville) are critical about recent judicial rulings, including last week's decision that threw out a law that included changes to who writes ballot summaries. Senator Brattin joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and tells listeners that the Missouri Supreme Court has been and is legislating from the bench. He also addressed Stephanie's questions about the various branches of government:

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Missouri State Highway Patrol and the National Weather Service (NWS) have called a press conference for Thursday afternoon in Jefferson City, ahead of this weekend's expected winter storm. University of Missouri atmospheric science professor Dr. Tony Lupo joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that Moberly and Columbia should see three to six inches of snow, while Springfield can expect six to 12 inches of snow.. Professor Lupo also tells listeners that models "are all over the place":

A Missouri GOP congressman who serves on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee is blasting special prosecutor Jack Smith, saying he abused his power and should have his law license revoked. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R-Missouri) represents Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton and Boonville on Capitol Hill. Congressman Onder appeared live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and blasted the special prosecutor and says Mr. Smith will face tough questions on Capitol Hill. Congressman Onder also tells listeners that President Trump has helped Americans with issues ranging from gas prices to the tax cut to the border. Democrats say the tax cuts will primarily help the wealthy:

Missouri's governor is proposing a $54-billion state budget that cuts more than $600-million from the core. Governor Mike Kehoe (R) discussed his proposed budget during his State of the State Address last week. He tells lawmakers that smaller government equals better government that focuses on core functions and how to best serve Missourians, without overpromising or overspending. State Sen. Travis Fitzwater (R-Holts Summit), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

Boone County's sheriff is proud of the brand-new $20-million sheriff's office regional training center. Last weekend's grand opening celebration drew several hundred people. The 50,000 square feet facility includes a 160-seat training room, a 100-yard indoor gun range, classrooms and a driving simulator. It will also provide classes and specialized training for current and prospective officers and deputies 48 weeks a year. Sheriff Dwayne Carey joined host Fred Parry live-in studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable.” Sheriff Carey is the longest-serving sheriff in county history. The sheriff tells listeners that he's mandating two hours a month for defensive tactics training for his staff. He also now has a full-time defense tactics instructor. “And the idea behind this is to get everyone proficient and comfortable with laying their hands on people and not having to use force that isn't optically good,” Sheriff Carey says. Sheriff Carey also addressed overcrowding in the Boone County jail, noting they now house more than 200 Boone County inmates in other county jails. He also says there are currently 32 inmates charged with murder housed in the Boone County jail:

One of the Missouri House's senior members has filed a bill that establishes provisions relating to autonomous vehicles. State Rep. Don Mayhew (R-Crocker) has filed House Bill 2208. Under his bill, you would be able to operate a fully autonomous vehicle on public roads if conditions are met involving the vehicle's certification and safety capabilities described in the bill. Before doing so, you would have to submit a law enforcement plan to the state Department of Public Safety (DPS), also described in the bill. Mayhew's bill states that the automated driving system of a vehicle is considered the driver of that vehicle for the purpose of complying with traffic laws. Mayhew joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri," telling listeners that he believes the bill will get to the Missouri House floor and he's hopeful of passage. He also says he's ridden in one of these autonomous vehicles in Phoenix and that he felt safe:

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway discusses abortion, a key death penalty case and the governor's State of the State on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." She's at the governor's prayer breakfast:

Missouri's governor says the state's tax structure must evolve in order to compete with states like Tennessee and Texas, which have no individual state income tax. GOP Governor Mike Kehoe addressed the issue during Tuesday's State of the State address in Jefferson City, saying Missouri's competitiveness starts with our tax code. Democrats oppose the plan. Governor Kehoe joined "Wake Up Missouri" hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live from the governor's prayer breakfast:

Missouri's GOP governor has unveiled a proposed $54-billion budget that he says puts conservative values in action. Governor Mike Kehoe addressed the issue during Tuesday's State of the State address. State Rep. Rudy Veit (R-Wardsville) joined Randy and Stephanie live at the governor's prayer breakfast in Jefferson City:

“Missouri Independent” deputy editor Rudi Keller is the dean of the Missouri Capitol Press Corps in Jefferson City. The 65-year-old Keller joined host Fred Parry for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable” program. They spoke in-detail about Missouri's budget, the Chiefs, friction between Republicans and Democrats in the Missouri Senate and about news media coverage of state government in Jefferson City. Rudi's main focus for the Missouri Independent is the state budget, although he handles day-to-day legislative coverage as well. He tells listeners that the Missouri Independent is doing a service to keep Missourians informed. Mr. Keller also addressed “Missouri Times” publisher Scott Faughn's recent purchase of the “Jefferson City News-Tribune”, the “Fulton Sun” and the “California Democrat”, adding that revenue in newspapers now is almost nonexistent. Rudi addressed the friction as well in the Missouri Senate between the two parties and says 2025 was a watershed year. He also addressed the Chiefs' planned move to Kansas with a new domed stadium there. Mr. Keller earned his degree from the University of Missouri and did two stints at the “Columbia Daily Tribune”, one from 1987-1999 and the second from 2010-2020, when he left to join the new “Missouri Independent.” Rudi's coverage of Moberly's Mamtek scandal was one of the biggest stories he covered early in that second stint. Rudi Keller and host Parry also discussed Rudi's recent marriage. Missouri Supreme Court Judge Paul Wilson performed the ceremony:

A Missouri congressman who represents southern and southeast Missouri on Capitol Hill says Americans will see larger tax refunds than ever, thanks to the "big, beautiful bill" that he sponsored. U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that tax refunds will be up 26 percent. Congressman Smith is the powerful U.S. House Ways and Means Committee chairman. Chairman Smith tells listeners that the average tax refund will be about $1.000 for every American. Chairman Smith says the GOP tax cuts will put more money into the economy. Democrats say they will primarily help the wealthy. Chairman Smith also tells listeners that Social Security and Medicaid will be insolvent by 2034 unless Congress takes action. He says those two programs must be protected:

State Rep. Will Jobe (D-Independence) has filed a House resolution and wants to impeach Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins (R) over the issue of new congressional maps and signatures. Secretary Hoskins joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and responded to the House resolution. Secretary Hoskins tells listeners that he's been doing his job. He says he will continue to do his job, follow the Missouri Constitution and follow state law. He also discussed other issues in Missouri's 2026 legislative session:

Columbia Police have captured a 17-year-old male juvenile for Saturday night's shots fired incident and carjacking at the busy Shoppes at Stadium. CPD is crediting Flock Safety cameras and assistance from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in capturing the suspect. Columbia Police have arrested him for three counts of first degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action, vehicle hijacking, property damage and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. CPD says this is still an active investigation. The case remains in juvenile court. Columbia Police chief Jill Schlude joined 939 the Eagle's Mike Murphy live on the "Eagle Eye Drive at 5," telling listeners that the incident began with a few disturbances "between two groups" that happened before the shots were fired. Chief Schlude says the two groups ended up at Dick's Sporting Goods and that someone pulled out a gun and fired eight to ten shots inside the store. She says it's a miracle that no one was injured. Chief Schlude tells listeners that the 17-year-old suspect then allegedly carjacked a woman who was in the Chick-fil-A drive through. Chief Schlude also addressed Sunday night's deadly triple shooting at the Greens, telling listeners that it was domestic violence related:

Missouri's 2026 legislative session begins Wednesday at noon in Jefferson City. Republicans will once again have large majorities in both chambers, including a 24-10 supermajority in the Missouri Senate. Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". President Pro Tem O'Laughlin tells listeners that she wants to have a good relationship with Democrats, but reminds them that Republicans have a 24-10 supermajority. She is also calling for performance-based budgeting and says spending in Jefferson City has been unsustainable:

The retired Landmark Bank chairman who has studied economic trends in Columbia/Boone County for 38 years says the decision by Central Bank to go public is a smart move. Former Landmark Bank chairman Jeff MacLellan joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable” program. “What they've done is they now have access to capital markets. And for a bank to grow you really need, particularly if you're going to grow quite a bit, you need access to capital markets. And if you look at their performance over time, they've always done really well,” Mr. MacLellan tells Fred Parry, who asked him what he means by capital markets. Mr. MacLellan tells listeners he is referring to stock. Mr. MacLellan also discussed Columbia's economy since he arrived in 1987 and says it's been resilient. The biggest change he's noticed is Columbia's population. “When I came here in 1987, the population was about 67,000. And today it's somewhere north of 131,000. So the town hasn't quite doubled but almost. I mean it's really close,” he says. Mr. MacLellan tells listeners that the common denominator for that growth is the University of Missouri. He and Fred also discussed Jefferson City's population, crime in Columbia, the real estate market and other topics during the interview. He says Columbia Board of Realtor numbers show the average days on market for a home in Columbia last year was 32 and that it's now 38 days. Jeff MacLellan was born and raised in Mexico City, before he enrolled at the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri at the age of 14 and graduated from there. He remains on the board of directors at Missouri Military Academy and says it's a great facility. After serving in Guam in the U.S. armed forces during the Vietnam war, he earned multiple degrees from SMU in Dallas, a campus known as “The Hilltop”:

Missouri's 2026 legislative session starts Wednesday at noon in Jefferson City. State Sen. Nick Schroer (R-St. Charles County) wants to cut personal property taxes, describing them as theft. He joined Randy Tobler and Peter Thiele live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that you shouldn't have to pay taxes on something you already own. Senator Schroer is also calling for state lawmakers to cut spending in Jefferson City, adding that he votes against projects that are not core functions of state government. Senator Schroer also addressed alleged fraud in Minnesota involving day cares and says every tax dollar is important in Missouri. He also emphasizes the importance of whistleblower protection in Missouri:

The “Missouri Times” publisher has purchased the Jefferson City “News-Tribune", the "Fulton Sun" and the "California Democrat." Faughn Media made the announcement during a Monday news conference in Jefferson City. Scott Faughn joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Mr. Faughn tells listeners that the three newspapers have a good subscriber base and that continuity is important. He says he loves newspapers and is a consumer of them and that owning newspapers is good business. Mr. Faughn also pledges to continue publishing the three newspapers in central Missouri. He also addressed Monday's article in the "Missouri Independent" which outlines Faughn's past. Mr. Faughn tells listeners that the article is a "hit piece" and says progressive reporters hate him, even though he says he treats legislative Democrats fairly. He says Democrats are also frequently on his "This Week in Missouri Politics." Mr. Faughn also reacted to the current publisher's comments that the three newspapers haven't been profitable: