State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring) tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that there is no path forward for sports wagering legislation this year. The 2023 session ends this evening at 6. He says any bill that would pass today with Sportsbook attached to it would be a clear Hammerschmidt multiple subject violation and would be thrown out by …
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Two additional suspects charged in connection with Sunday’s Plush Lounge murder; Simpson still being sought
28-year-old Samuel Lee Moss Jr. is jailed without bond in Boone County (May 11, 2023 photo courtesy of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department website) Boone County prosecutors have filed charges against two additional suspects for Sunday morning’s deadly shooting at Plush Lounge on Columbia’s Business Loop. 41-year-old Justin Lamarr Simpson is charged with second degree murder, unlawful possession of a …
Read More »(AUDIO): Missouri women’s veteran appreciation legislation approved by Legislature
State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) speaks on the Missouri House floor in Jefferson City on May 10, 2023 (photo courtesy of Tim Bommel at House Communications) Bipartisan legislation that designates June 12 of each year as Women Veterans Appreciation day is heading to Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s (R) desk. The bill is sponsored by State Rep. David Tyson Smith …
Read More »Hoskins: Missouri gaming legislation would be impacted by Hammerschmidt; final day of session is today
State Rep. Don Mayhew (R-Crocker) speaks on the Missouri House floor in Jefferson City on May 8, 2023 (photo courtesy of Tim Bommel at House Communications) Sports wagering could be dead for Missouri’s 2023 session, which wraps up at 6 this evening in Jefferson City. Senate Economic Development and Tax Policy Committee chairman Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg) tells 939 the Eagle …
Read More »(AUDIO): Hotel rooms are running out in Columbia this weekend, due to Mizzou’s graduation
A drone view of Mizzou’s Jesse Hall in Columbia (2022 file photo courtesy of Mizzou spokesman Uriah Orland) Columbia’s Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) says most hotel rooms are booked this weekend for Mizzou’s graduation ceremonies, which begin tomorrow tomorrow afternoon and run through Sunday. CVB director Amy Schneider tells 939 the Eagle that there are rooms available on Friday …
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