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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:

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 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's state auditor says state budget numbers show a trend in deficit spending that cannot be sustained and that jeopardize Missouri's financial health. That warning from State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin (R-Shelbina) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukowsky on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" and discussed the budget numbers. She also tells listeners that she doesn't expects any of Governor Mike Kehoe's (R) budget line-item vetoes to be overridden by the GOP-controlled state Legislature and hopes Missourians pass Amendment Four. Pro Tem O'Laughlin says IP reform is needed, saying out-of-state progressive groups are spending millions of dollars to get ballot items passed that the Legislature opposes:

Former U.S. Rep. J.D. Hayworth (R) says Americans are paying, on average, three times more that what the rest of the world pays for prescription drugs. Former Congressman Hayworth joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on 939 the Eagle's "CEO Roundtable" and he's calling on Congress to take action involving most favored nation to help lower costs of prescription drugs. He says it's time to rein in Big Pharma:

Tuesday's annual Backyard BBQ bash in Jefferson City will draw a big crowd to raise money for foster, adoptive and kinship families in central Missouri. The Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association (CMFCAA) serves 24 counties, including every county in the 939 the Eagle listening area. CMFCAA spokesman Gerry Tritz joined 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth live on the "Eagle Eye Drive at 5" and encourages you to attend. “Every ticket that’s sold helps support foster, adoptive, kinship families across our 24 counties in central Missouri. All the money stays here in mid-Missouri," Mr. Tritz tells listeners:

The Columbia Board of Realtors says single-family home prices increased in March and remain on an upward trajectory. While we don’t have April numbers yet, the median price for a single-family home in Boone County increased three percent in March to $345,000, while the average price was up four percent to about $385,000. The median price in Columbia in March was up four percent to $350,000. Arise Dwellings founders Scott Claybrook and Nick Timberlake joined Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” program. They note low supply and high demand is driving home prices up. Mr. Claybrook describes Arise Dwellings a Columbia-based non-profit that acts as a real estate development team renovating existing homes for first-time homebuyers with built-in equity from day one for the glory of God:

West-central Missouri U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) says Congress hasn't passed a farm bill since 2018. Congressman Alford, who represents Columbia, Centralia and Sturgeon on Capitol Hill, tells "Wake Up Missouri" that the farm bill has passed out of the House. Congressman Alford says the farm bill includes a key provision for livestock auction houses:

Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger (R) says this will be the biggest tourism season Missouri has seen, due to the World Cup in Kansas City and the Route 66 centennial celebration. Lt. Governor Wasinger joined guest host Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri":

King Charles III delivered a historic address on Tuesday before a joint session of Congress. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R-Missouri), who represents Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton on Capitol Hill, praised the speech during a live interview on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Congressman Onder tells listeners that King Charles struck the perfect tone and that he enjoyed listening to the speech. Congressman Onder also blasted congressional Democrats during the interview, telling listeners that their "rhetoric" about President Donald Trump is out of control:

Torch Electronics has agreed to suspend all operations of slot machines in Missouri by Friday, according to attorney general Catherine Hanaway. General Hanaway made the announcement on Wednesday, describing Torch as “the largest provider of illegal gambling devices” in Missouri. While General Hanaway describes this as a tremendous step forward, she says her office will continue to investigate other operators, manufacturers and retail stores involved in illegal gambling. General Hanaway tells 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" that Torch has about 16,000 of these machines statewide. She adds that Torch will pay for the cost of removing these machines:

Missouri Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Nick Schroer (R-O'Fallon) is praises Senate passage of a bill that involves the courts. Senator Schroer tells "Wake Up Missouri" that the bill essentially means Missouri laws for Missouri courts and not things like the World Health Organization or sharia law. The bill now heads to the Missouri House and Senator Schroer tells listeners that House Speaker Pro Tem Chad Perkins (R-Bowling Green) will handle the bill:

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit last week against CBD American Shaman, saying they allegedly manufacture, distribute and sell what is called kratom and 7-OH. General Hanaway describes 7-OH as an unapproved, unsafe, addictive and deceptively marketed drug that functions like an opiate. The attorney general also describes it as hazardous. Columbia Police chief Jill Schlude joined Stephanie Bell and Jennifer Bukowsky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Chief Schlude tells listeners we're seeing this sold at "quite a few" locations in the city and in Boone County. Chief Schlude says this reminds her of "bath salts" several years ago:

Missouri House Minority Leader Ashley Aune (D-Kansas City) is considered one of the rising stars in the Democratic Party. Leader Aune joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Leader Aune credits State Rep. Betsy Fogle (D-Springfield) for leading the effort to restore funding for those with developmental disabilities. Leader Aune says that was a bipartisan effort. She also predicts Senate Republicans will use the PQ to shut off debate and then will pass the bill to eliminate Missouri's state income tax. If that happens, Missourians would vote on the issue this year:

The Missouri House has approved an approximately $50-billion state operating budget. State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) is pleased with the overall budget, calling it responsible. Representative Griffith, however, voted against the higher education bill due to cuts to Jefferson City's Lincoln University. Chairman Griffith joined "Wake Up Missouri" live in-studio, telling listeners that LU is on the right path. Griffith also tells listeners that he appealed directly to House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Dirk Deaton (R-Noel) to restore the Lincoln University cuts:

Former State Rep. Lisa Thomas (R-Lake Ozark) is one of five Republicans who hope to replace term-limited State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter in Jefferson City. The heavily-Republican district includes Cole, Camden, Miller, Moniteau and Morgan counties. Former Rep. Thomas joined hosts Randy Tobler and Peter Thiele live in-studio on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" to discuss the race. She tells listeners that she is not a career politician and that it's important to have someone who understands health and mental health issues:

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":

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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":