Wake Up Missouri

08/11/2025

With the Missouri State Fair in full swing, tell us: What’s the one food you have to get every year?”

08/11/2025

(LISTEN): "Missouri Times" publisher Scott Faughn discusses redistricting and state fair on "Wake Up Missouri" | 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:

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08/11/2025

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08/08/2025

(LISTEN): Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude appears on "Wake Up Missouri" | 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:

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08/07/2025

(LISTEN): Former State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch appears on "Wake Up Missouri" | 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:

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08/06/2025

(LISTEN): former Senate President Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) appears on "Wake Up Missouri" | 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:

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08/05/2025

(LISTEN): Former Columbia mayor Brian Treece appears on "Wake Up Missouri" | 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:

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08/04/2025

(LISTEN): Missouri DNR director Schaefer discusses Columbia homeless camps on "Wake Up Missouri" | 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:

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08/03/2025

(LISTEN): Missouri Agriculture director Chris Chinn previews 2025 state fair on "Wake Up Missouri" | 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.

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08/02/2025

Gear Up For Grades until 2 at HyVee in Jefferson City!

08/02/2025

Stephanie Bell live at HyVee in Jefferson CITY - GEAR Up for Grades!

08/01/2025

(LISTEN): Missouri Senate President Pro Tem O'Laughlin appears on "Wake Up Missouri" | 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:

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