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Federal prosecutors in Kansas City and Jefferson City say their office has filed charges, secured pleas and sentences and obtained civil judgments against 15 people involving more than $60-million in actual or intended losses as part of a national enforcement effort led by the Justice Department and other agencies targeting fraud in the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He discussed Operation No Doze, which has been a priority for President Donald Trump:

Missouri's lieutenant governor supports UM System President Dr. Mun Choi's call for an increased emphasis on public safety in downtown Columbia. President Choi is calling on Columbia city leaders to take action on downtown safety, rather than forming task forces. Lt. Governor Dave Wasinger joined "Wake Up Missouri" hosts Jennifer Bukowsky and Brian Carl, saying his son graduated from Mizzou and would hear gunshots at 2 or 3 am when he lived in downtown Columbia. Lt. Governor Wasinger says he spoke to President Choi about the crime issue again at the recent Missouri State Fair in Sedalia:

Mid America Bank continues to be one of mid-Missouri's fastest-growing banks. It was founded more than 100 years ago in mid-Missouri's St. Thomas and they've built a new multi-million dollar bank on Stellar drive in south Columbia. Mid America Bank president Brad Roling discussed that growth and the importance of good service on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." He says when the current owners took over in the 1990s, Mid America Bank had three branches and about $20 million in assets. “We are now up to 11 branches, over 150 employees and $1.2 billion in assets," Mr. Roling tells listeners. He says there are very few community banks left. Mr. Roling grew up in Jefferson City, graduating from Helias Interparish high school and from Mizzou. He started as a teller at Boone County National Bank (now Central Bank) and moved to Mid America Bank in 2022:

Various ceremonies are taking place today across mid-Missouri to remember the 25th anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. The Columbia-based U.S. Exercise Tiger Foundation says 13 Missourians and a Mizzou graduate died that day at the World Trade Center. Greene County clerk Shane Schoeller reflected on the anniversary this morning on "Wake Up Missouri" and notes the terror attack united Americans:

Missouri NFIB director Brad Jones says 35 percent of his small business members have jobs they can't fill. Mr. Jones discussed that, the August jobs report and Missouri's overall economy on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture's (CCUA) website says its mission "works to enhance our community's health by connecting people to agriculture and the land through hands-on learning opportunities, from seed to plate." CCUA executive director Billy Polansky joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable". Mr. Polansky grew up in Virginia and later worked in Little Rock, where he met his wife, who is from Columbia. He tells listeners that CCUA helps connect people to where their food comes from. Mr. Polansky also previewed the 17th annual Harvest Hootenanny, which takes place on Saturday September 19 from 4-8 pm at Columbia's agriculture park on West Ash:

Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey says the county's current jail situation is at a crisis due to overcrowding and other issues. He appeared in-studio on 939 the Eagle's "Sunday Morning with Ken and Brian" to discuss Proposition L.. That will be on your November ballot in Columbia and Boone County. Proposition L calls for adding three-eighths-of a cent to the county's current one-eighth cent law enforcement sales tax to fund a new county jail:

Barring intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court, Missouri voters will cast ballots in November on a referendum which will ask if they accept or reject the congressional map approved by the GOP-controlled Legislature in September 2025. In a 7-0 decision, the state Supreme Court reversed the Cole County Circuit Court's decision that the state Constitution's referendum power does not apply to the Legislature's congressional redistricting. Democrats praise the ruling and say the court followed the law, but Republicans blast it. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway calls the ruling a disaster for Missouri voters. She joined Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live this morning on "Wake Up Missouri":

The Mid-Missouri Board of Realtors says the median price for a single-family home in Columbia in July was $389,000, up 11 percent from July 2025 and breaking the previous record of $375,000. Boone County single-family home sales were nearly flat in July, while Columbia sales were down six percent. Sixth-generation homebuilder Orie Hemme of Columbia-based Hemme Construction joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." The 30-year-old Hemme has been full-time for eight years. He discussed efforts to bring attainable housing to Columbia in the $275,000 to $300,000 range and spoke in-detail about Amberton Place in northwest Columbia. Mr. Parry and Mr. Hemme also discussed the HBA Home show, which is wrapping up today at Columbia Mall:

Columbia/Boone County health officials say a Harrisburg woman who makes home-cooked breakfasts for the community at no charge at her home is violating the food code. The Goldwater Institute disagrees with that and says the federal and Missouri constitutions protect Kathy Kite's right to host farmers and others in her home. Columbia/Boone County Health Department spokesperson Austin Krohn tells 939 the Eagle that Kite is in violation of the food code which states “A person shall not operate a food establishment without a valid permit to operate issued by the regulatory authority.” Harrisburg resident Dewayne Southerland is one of the residents who gets coffee and food at Kathy's home. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

A longtime Missouri deputy attorney general has been rescued after climbing Wyoming's highest peak, Gannett Peak. Sublette County Sheriff's deputies in Wyoming say 55-year-old Shaun Mackelprang was found alive Wednesday near a lake following a search that included a helicopter and ground search teams. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined us live on "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that she appreciates everyone who sent prayers and that Mr. Mackelprang is expected to make a full recovery. She says he remains hospitalized. General Hanaway also discussed a key settlement on the show. She spent part of last week at the Missouri state fair in Sedalia:

The city of Columbia says Harrisburg resident Kathy Kite needs a valid permit to welcome visitors into her home to eat and drink. Goldwater Institute attorney Dave Roland addressed the controversy on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

Love Columbia opened its doors in 2008 to coordinate efforts of various churches and volunteers to help neighbors in need. It began at Love INC. Love Columbia serves anyone in Columbia who struggles to provide for their basic needs and wants to create a path forward. Many of their clients have nowhere else to turn. Love Columbia founder and executive director Jane Williams and Love Columbia Car Care Ministries leader Howdy Matheny joined host Fred Parry in studio Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." Jane has been a social worker for more than 40 years, and Howdy has been in Columbia since 1977 and worked at UPS in Columbia for 45 years. Love Columbia has already prevented 314 evictions in Columbia in 2026, through June:

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R) traveled to the Missouri state fair in Sedalia on Thursday and then headed to Memorial Stadium at Mizzou in Columbia. He toured the $250-million Memorial Stadium improvement project. Senator Schmitt joined Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that the project is amazing and that the concourses are huge:

U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) represents much of Columbia and Boone County on Capitol Hill. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the 2026 midterm election. He's seeking re-election this fall. Congressman Onder tells listeners that if you would have told him a decade ago that many Democratic votes don't think Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) isn't progressive enough, he wouldn't have believed it:

A congressman from southern Missouri is the powerful chair of the U.S. House Ways and Means committee in Washington. U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Salem) joined 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Misssouri" live this morning from his southeast Missouri district, telling listeners that he's thrilled to be speaking to constituents and hearing their concerns. Congressman Smith says he's hearing a lot from voters about affordability and says the cost of fuel, food and fertilizer is a big deal in his southeast Missouri district. He believes the federal tax cuts will help and also blasts the DSA, telling listeners that they want to defund the police. Congressman Smith also discussed Medicare fraud and says Congress found $60-billion in Medicare fraud:

Columbia voters this week narrowly approved Proposition One, a one percent sales/use tax that would be dedicated to public safety. Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon's office says it passed 15,042 to 14,957, which is 85 votes. Police chief Jill Schlude has said that a new police headquarters is planned, with the voter-approved measure. Chief Schlude says CPD will locate in the former IBM building on Lemone Industrial. The current Columbia police station downtown is 93 years old. Columbia city manager De'Carlon Seewood says with passage of Proposition One, $38-million will be generated annually and that there would be 50 additional police officers and 40 additional firefighters over four years. Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable", telling listeners that city officials see a passionately divided community. Mr. Murphy says Columbia needs more police. Fred's show also featured Nehemiah Oginni, who is one of the organizers of the September 10 Christian rally on Mizzou's campus in Columbia. It's called "Come and See" and you're invited to attend:

Jefferson City Republican Jake Vogel won Tuesday's six-way GOP primary for a mid-Missouri Senate seat with 27 percent of the vote. The district includes four counties: Cole, Miller, Morgan and Camden. Mr. Vogel tells 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" that he spent as much time as possible in Miller, Morgan and Camden counties, along with Cole. He says that worked. Mr. Vogel will face Democrat J. Don Salcedo in November:

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R) predicts the Mizzou football team will have an explosive offense this fall. Senator Schmitt, a big Mizzou football fan, joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He tells listeners that he hopes to be at the ribbon-cutting for the $250-million Memorial Stadium renovation project. He also defends former Tiger Sophie Cunningham's recent comments and says he'll be at the White House today with others for a roundtable with Vice President JD Vance on various issues:

Missouri's GOP governor touts a proposed proposed constitutional amendment that would phase out of the individual state income tax and authorize the expansion of sales and use taxes. Governor Mike Kehoe (R) joined hosts Stephanie Bell and Ken Rice on 939 the Eagle's “Wake Up Missouri," saying Amendment Five will put money back in Missourians' pockets. Opponents like the Missouri Realtors group say Amendment Five will mean new new taxes on buying and selling homes and new taxes on everyday services, from haircuts to doctor visits. Governor Kehoe did not criticize the Realtor or other opponents by name. He did say some opponents are using scare tactics:

Columbia-based Boone Electric started in 1936 and was the first electric cooperative in Missouri. It was created during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and was part of the REA project. Boone Electric president Todd Culley joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." While Boone Electric's biggest service area is in Boone County, it also serves five other mid-Missouri counties: Audrain, Callaway, Howard, Monroe and Randolph. Mr. Culley says Boone Electric has about 30,000 voting members and about 36,000 meters. He says Mother Nature and talent retention are two big challenges Boone Electric and other electric cooperatives are facing. “The things that it takes to actually build and maintain an electrical system. Significantly higher increases than what we would see in a standard inflation number or consumer pricing index number," Mr. Culley tells host Fred Parry. Mr. Culley also discussed their upcoming annual meeting in September:

Columbia Police have identified the seven people arrested for this weekend's chaotic fights downtown near Ninth and East Walnut. Six of the seven are from Columbia and they range in age from 18 to 57. The fights started Sunday morning at about 1:30. One of the seven arrested, 21-year-old Tinoz'shia Harris of Columbia, is accused of assaulting a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest. Columbia police chief Jill Schlude joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." The chief says the night watch commander has been pulling CPD resources from other parts of town on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights:

Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon forecasts a 40 percent voter turnout in August. "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn tells "Wake Up Missouri" that Amendment Five and gas prices are what voters are discussing. He also says Amendment Four is poorly written and has no chance of passing:

UM System President Dr. Mun Choi says the $250-million Memorial Stadium improvement project in Columbia is on time and on budget. President Choi joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and says it's about being competitive in the Southeastern Conference. President Choi also tells listeners he plans to vote for Amendment One in August. That is Columbia's proposed one percent sales/use tax for public safety:

Missourians will cast ballots in August on four proposed constitutional amendments, including Amendment five. It would phase out Missouri's state income tax. Governor Mike Kehoe joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and touted Amendment Five. The governor tells listeners that Tennessee is the model for growth because they eliminated their state income tax. The governor wants Missouri to grow and says some residents are leaving blue states:

Missouri voters will cast ballots on four proposed constitutional amendments in August. One of them is Amendment Four, which changes the initiative process. Currently, a simple majority of Missouri voters is required to amend the state Constitution. Amendment Four would change that to require a majority of voters in all eight congressional districts. State Rep. Ed Lewis (R-Moberly), who supports Amendment Four, spoke on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

You'll be casting ballots in August in Missouri on Amendment One, an extension of Missouri's parks, soils and water sales tax. Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment in 1984 that created the tax, which is earmarked specifically for the state park system and efforts to stop soil erosion. Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) director Kurt Schaefer joined hosts Stephanie Bell and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri", saying the tax generates about $136-milllion annually. 50 percent of that goes to Missouri state parks and 50 percent of it go to the soil and water conservation program:

Columbia's police chief encourages you to make an informed decision about August's Proposition One, which is a proposed one percent sales/use tax for public safety. Police chief Jill Schlude, fire chief Brian Schaeffer and Mayor Barbara Buffaloe spoke to a standing-room only audience Friday at the Columbia Pachyderms meeting at Dickey's BBQ. Matt Nichols of the Columbia Police Officers Association (CPOA) and Zach Privette of the Columbia Professional Firefighters joined host Gary Nolan live in-studio Monday on the "Gary Nolan show":

Missourians will cast ballots on four proposed constitutional amendments in August, including Amendments Four and Five. State Rep. John Martin (R-Columbia) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the measures. Rep. Martin agrees with Governor Kehoe's call to phase out Missouri's state income tax. Martin says the best way to help working families is through wage growth:

Columbia businessman Nic Parks is known across town and in Boone County for numerous businesses he owns, including Level Up at Columbia Mall, Lakeside Ashland, the popular Slab City card store at Columbia Mall and Shiloh Bar and Grill downtown. Mr. Parks purchased Shiloh in 2021. He joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" and discussed his businesses and his decision to close the business incubator in downtown Columbia. Fred Parry describes Nic Parks as a "serial entrepreneur." Mr. Parks grew up in Florissant, which is a St. Louis suburb. He came to Columbia to attend school in 1997 and has been here ever since. He and Fred also discussed Lakeside Ashland and the drive-in theatre there:

Missouri's governor has signed legislation from State Sen. Jamie Burger (R-Benton) into law that allows speed limits to be raised to 75 mph on some rural highways. State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) is not opposed to the idea but is concerned with the timing. He tells 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" that Missouri currently has more than 1,000 construction zones on highways and roads and says this should have waited another year or two. Representative Tyson Smith joined "Wake Up" hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell:

Missouri's governor has signed legislation into law that allows speed limits to be raised to 75 mph on some rural highways. State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) is not opposed to the idea but is concerned with the timing. He tells 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" that Missouri currently has more than 1,000 construction zones on highways and roads and says this should have waited another year or two:

77 members of Columbia-based Missouri Task Force One (MO-TF1) just returned from a deployment to historic flooding in southeast Missouri. Boone County Fire Protection District chief Doug Westhoff, assistant chief Chuck Doss and MO-TF1 program manager Jake Heller joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." They had to end the interview early because they just learned they are being deployed to flooded Texas:

FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey says the 2026 World Cup has been an enormous success so far. Mr. Bailey, a former Missouri attorney general, joined hosts Stephanie Bell and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Deputy Director Bailey notes there have been 11 host cities in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada. He also notes the World Cup has been happening at the same time as America 250 events, a UFC fight at the White House and Major League Baseball's All-Star game:

The founder of Columbia-based Hunsaker Vortex Smokers, Mark Hunsaker, has created a company that's known nationally and internationally. His company, which is located on Columbia's Brown Station Road, is all about barbecue. Mr. Hunsaker joined host Fred Parry on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable", telling listeners that his customers are very serious competition smokers in BBQ. They take it seriously spend thousands of dollars at BBQ competitions. Mark grew up near Quincy Illinois and graduated from Western Illinois. He's the first in his family to graduate from college and arrived in Columbia after college to work for Silvey Insurance Company:

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (R) says he will not call a special legislative session on data centers. State Rep. Don Mayhew (R-Crocker) and at least 15 of his House colleagues want to see a special session. Governor Mike Kehoe was live Wednesday on 939 the Eagle's “Wake Up Missouri." Governor Kehoe says safeguards are already in place under Senate Bill 4, saying that law ensures that large energy users pay for what they are going to use. The governor also says decisions on data centers are local decisions made by local elected officials. Representative Mayhew was live this morning on "Wake Up Missouri" and says he's hearing a lot of voter interest about data centers as he goes door-to-door. Mayhew also has concerns about water:

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe (R) made $53-million in line-item budget vetoes in June. Governor Kehoe joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning, telling listeners he has to make tough decisions because Missouri requires a balanced budget. The governor is also ruling out calling a special session on data centers:

Columbia voters will head to the polls in August to cast ballots on Proposition 1, a proposed one percent sales/use tax that would be dedicated to public safety. Columbia officials say it's needed to stabilize the city's police and firefighter's retirement fund. City manager De'Carlon Seewood has told 939 the Eagle that if voters approve Proposition 1, $38-million would be generated annually and that there would be 50 additional police officers and 40 additional firefighters over four years, along with two new fire stations with apparatus and a new police station. Comobuz publisher Mike Murphy joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable". Mike tells listeners he believes voters will reject Proposition 1 and that the city should have waited until November to place it on the ballot:

The Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) director is in her 15th year in that position. CVB director Amy Schneider joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable." They tackled sports tourism, the importance of Gans Creek's cross country course from a national perspective and talk of a conference center. She says tourism in Columbia means jobs and sales tax revenue. “Tourism spending in fiscal year '25 reached $577.5 million, employing over 11,000 people," Schneider tells Mr. Parry:

A $49.6 billion state operating budget has been signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe. The governor has made several hundred million dollars in line-item vetoes. Governor Kehoe's budget includes $2-billion for public safety and $59-million for agriculture, including funding for FFA. It also includes $15-million to support a future downtown Jefferson City conference center and parking garage. State Sen. Jason Bean (R-Peach Orchard) joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on "Wake Up Missouri":

The United States is celebrating its 250th birthday nationwide. Show-Me 250's Pat Thomas of Jefferson City joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on "Wake Up Missouri":

The activities director at Columbia-based In-2 is grateful to have his job. Trey Dawson joined hosts Randy and Shannon Tobler live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". Mr. Dawson tells listeners that he's served time in 27 different county jails in 12 states and has been to the penitentiary five times. He says dogs in the prison changed his life. He shared his powerful story:

A congressman who represents west-central Missouri on Capitol Hill says America's best days are still ahead of us. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore), who represents Columbia, Sturgeon and Centralia on Capitol Hill, joined hosts Randy and Heliene Tobler on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Congressman Alford says the bipartisan housing bill needs to be signed and will take effect in nine days, if President Trump doesn't sign it. Congressman Alford also slammed congressional Democrats during the live interview, saying they want America to fail:

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway (R) criticizes a recent ruling from Judge Zhang involving abortion and promises an appeal. General Hanaway joined hosts Randy Tobler and Peter Thiele live on "Wake Up Missouri", telling listeners that her office will appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court. The case is called " Comprehensive Health v. Missouri." While abortion rights advocates praise the ruling, General Hanaway tells listeners that the judge's decision "gives abortion providers a free pass to police themselves":

Southwest Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison says the Senate has the 50 votes to pass the SAVE Act. Congressman Burlison (R-Springfield) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Brian Karl live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri". They also discussed Iran and health care:

The president of Columbia-based Boone Health hopes to see a decision on a strategic partner by the end of the calendar year. Boone Health president and chief executive officer Brady Dubois joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable”." They tackled the strategic partner issue, Missouri Heart Center's closure, the Glasgow clinic, the Nifong Plaza campus and numerous other topics during the one-hour interview. Mr. Dubois says imaging visits at the Nifong Plaza campus have seen a 217 percent increase since 2016, while therapy visits for physical, speech and occupational therapy have increased by 85 percent:

The Missouri House Veterans Committee's vice chair praises President Donald Trump for the situation in Iran. State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield), who served two combat tours in Afghanistan, joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Rep. Schulte tells listeners that President Trump has been "three steps ahead" of everyone and that Iran has been brought to its knees:

A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Columbia by the Goldwater Institute involving the city's revenue guarantee for American Airlines' flights from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Charlotte. The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the city's public revenue guarantee for American Airlines' new route between COU and Charlotte. Attorney Dave Roland of the Goldwater Institute spoke on 939 the Eagle's "Gary Nolan show":

NFIB Missouri director Brad Jones says the most recent small business economic trends survey is down. He joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and tells listeners that Missouri small business plans to increase employment are down in the survey:

U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R) says there is waste and some fraud in the federal government's child care development block program. Congressman Onder, who represents Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton on Capitol Hill, joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." He also discussed prescription drug costs:

Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) director Michelle Hataway describes Allegiant's new Florida service at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) as a gamechanger for COU and for the mid-Missouri region. COU is the nation's fastest-growing airport, according to aviation firm Mead and Hunt. Airport manager Michael Parks joined host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle's “CEO Roundtable.” Mr. Parks is grateful for the strong interest you've shown in Allegiant's new flights from Columbia to Destin-Fort Walton Beach and to Orlando Sanford. “Getting them to sign on here in Columbia … I would say it's an absolute gamechanger for our airport and what we look like in the future," Mr. Parks tells listeners. Mr. Parks also addressed Delta Airlines, American Airlines' Charlotte flights, COU's new shuttle and numerous other topics during the interview. The new shuttle is equipped with 15 passenger seats and rear luggage storage for larger bags. COU welcomed about 242,000 passengers in 2025, a record and a 17 percent increase over 2024 numbers: