Officials in Ashland’s Southern Boone R-1 school district say a $3-million bond issue on the April ballot will provide funding to repair and improve aging outdoor facilities at the high school. The district emphasizes that passage of the April bond issue will not increase the district’s property tax levy. The district says there are safety …
(AUDIO): State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) previews Missouri’s 2022 session on “Wake Up Columbia”
State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) says Missouri House Speaker Rob Vescovo (R-Arnold) has scheduled the House to work a few Fridays in January, to finish congressional redistricting and the state employee pay raise issue. That involves a supplemental budget. Walsh, the GOP Majority Caucus Chair, appeared live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” to …
UPDATE: Columbia, Jefferson City and Fulton now under winter weather advisory
A winter weather advisory is now in effect for most of the 939 the Eagle listening area, including Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville and Fulton. A few of our northern counties, including Audrain and Monroe, are under a winter storm warning. National Weather Service (NWS) Pleasant Hill meteorologist Chris Bowman tells 93 the Eagle that mid-Missouri …
Snow, ice, freezing rain and sleet expected in mid-Missouri on New Year’s Day
Columbia, Jefferson City, Fulton and most of mid-Missouri are expected to see a combination of snow, rain, ice and sleet on Saturday, which is New Year’s Day. A winter storm watch is now in effect, with two to three inches of snow possible in Columbia. One-tenth of an inch of ice is also possible. The …
Legislation to repeal Missouri’s gas tax increase filed by mid-Missouri lawmaker
An Ashland state lawmaker who serves as the GOP caucus chair has pre-filed legislation to repeal Missouri’s gasoline tax increase. State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) says it’s an outrage that Missourians are being asked to pay more at the pump, when the state currently has an $8-billion surplus. She says her bill is aimed at …