An executive at Tractor Supply says it’s still business as usual right now for Missouri’s 60 Orscheln stores, including two in Columbia and one in Jefferson City. Tennessee-based Tractor Supply announced last winter that they’ve entered into an agreement to acquire Moberly-based Orscheln in an all-cash transaction for $297-million. The proposed merger remains under regulatory …
Missouri Congressman Luetkemeyer raising concerns about inflation
An east-central Missouri congressman who’s the top Republican on the U.S. House Small Business Committee is blasting the Biden administration over inflation. CNBC reports consumer prices rose 8.5 percent in March, the fastest annual gain since 1981. U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer’s (R-St. Elizabeth) district includes Jefferson City and Fulton. “Inflation continues to hammer away at our …
Columbia-based MFA Oil says it’s in a position of growth
Columbia-based MFA Oil is now the nation’s ninth-largest propane retailer. They’ve just acquired Griffin Oil and Propane in southeast Missouri’s Bootheel. MFA Oil chief executive officer Jon Ihler says propane is very important, especially in rural communities. “Home heat, hot water, cooking, appliances, right. The necessities, right. It’s almost looked at as the utility. And …
No injuries after Amtrak and pickup collide in rural Cole County
A collision between an Amtrak train and a pickup truck in mid-Missouri’s Centertown caused traffic issues on Wednesday evening but no injuries. Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler says he’s thankful there were no injuries in Wednesday evening’s collision, which happened at Centertown’s Oak Street crossing. The collision delayed the Amtrak train for more than an …
UPDATE: Timing changes for severe weather potential for central Missouri
While weather will be calm today (Tuesday) across mid-Missouri, severe weather is possible during the overnight hours and again on Wednesday morning. National Weather Service (NWS) Kansas City meteorologist Chris Bowman tells 939 the Eagle that damaging winds will be the most likely hazard for Columbia, Jefferson City and Sedalia. “Can’t rule out a tornado …
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