Veteran U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) is about to start his eighth term on Capitol Hill, after winning re-election to his east-central Missouri district in November. The district includes parts of Columbia, Ashland, Fulton and O’Fallon. Congressman Luetkemeyer is in line to become the powerful chairman of the U.S. House Small Business Committee in January. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” to preview the new Congress and to reflect on the 75th anniversary of a program the congressman has touted for years: Toys for Tots:
UPDATE: Murder charges being sought against Columbia suspect
Columbia Police are seeking first degree murder charges against a man for Monday night’s shooting death of a man on Newton drive, which is northwest of the Providence and Vandiver intersection.
CPD investigators say 43-year-old Corey Lonell Blueitt was captured at about 2:45 this morning. Blueitt has a criminal record and is jailed without bond.
The victim has been identified as 34-year-old Aaron Badolato of Columbia. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he later died. CPD has not released a motive for the killing but say it’s an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to call CrimeStoppers at (573) 875-TIPS. Your identity will be protected.
Restaurant known for its Louisiana shrimp and Cajun ribeye heading to Columbia
Columbia’s city council has given the green light to a popular new Cajun restaurant that’s co-owned by former New Orleans star quarterback Drew Brees.
The city council has approved a plan for Walk-On’s Bistreaux and Bar to build in the Broadway Bluffs, near Highway 63. It will be located in the former Houlihan’s restaurant location, and will include a patio. Walk-On’s is known for its Louisiana shrimp and catfish, along with Cajun ribeye. It’s also known for its other seafood and burgers so large that you need two hands to eat them.
Walk-On’s is popular across the Southeast, including in college towns like Baton Rouge, Tuscaloosa, Fayetteville, Oxford and Tallahassee.
The Walk-On’s website describes itself as a place where “over-the-top enthusiasm and culture is the daily norm.”
The new restaurant is currently hiring employees.
Unanimous vote from Columbia city council on trash bags
A proposed ordinance change eliminating the requirement for the use of city logo trash bags has been approved by Columbia’s city council. Monday night’s council vote was 6-0, and the change takes effect immediately.
Council members had numerous questions for Columbia solid waste utility manager Steve Hunt. Fifth ward city councilman Matt Pitzer voted for the change, saying the current program isn’t working. Pitzer says while the changes are not ideal, they are a good step forward.
The council heard testimony from numerous residents, and many of them like Eugene Elkin complained about the quality of the city-logo trash bags. First ward councilwoman Pat Fowler, who voted for the change, wants to see the city help low-income residents obtain trash bags. Mr. Hunt is open to that, telling the council they have several thousand trash bags on hand. The ordinance change will save Columbia $1.1 million each year, according to the solid waste division.
The council’s vote also eliminates the requirement that the city provide trash bags. Roll carts were not part of the ordinance change that was voted on last night, although that appears to be the direction the city is going in.
(AUDIO): State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) discusses veteran suicides on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) chaired the Missouri House interim committee on veteran mental health and suicide this summer. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” today, telling listeners that Missouri ranks fourth in the nation in veteran suicides. He’s pre-filed House Bill 132, which tasks the Missouri Veterans Commission with expanding its efforts to prevent veteran suicide:
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