Legislation that would allow the UM Board of Curators to acquire, manage, purchase or sell hospitals and medical facilities in 25 counties is getting skepticism from a veteran mid-Missouri lawmaker. State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) is a longtime Mizzou supporter and still is. He wanted Columbia-based MU Health Care to reopen closed hospitals in Fulton, Mexico and Boonville and wonders if they are eyeing rural hospitals in Moberly, Macon and Marshall. He says the key term is non-competitive. Rep. Haden does tell listeners that he appreciates MU Health Care opening urgent cares in Mexico and Fulton. He outlined House Bill 3170:

This weekend’s edition of 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable” features the 19-year-old owner of a Columbia start-up company called Great Shine Exteriors. Kellan Mugisha’s company cleans windows and gutters, provides power washing and installs Christmas lights. Mugisha joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the program. Parry praises Kellan’s work ethic and the quality of his work. Kellan Mugisha was born and raised in Rwanda and came to the United States when he was 11. He tells listeners there were better education opportunities here and that he attended the Mexico Military Academy in Audrain County. Mr. Parry notes there is a growing population in Columbia from Rwanda, in part due to the civil war there during the 1990s. Mugisha says he is grateful to own his company and doesn’t like to work for other people. He credits his father and mother for his work ethic:

Fox News reports former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify today in New York before the U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee about in a deposition regarding Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield) serves on that committee and says he and committee members have numerous questions for former President Clinton. Congressman Burlison joined hosts Randy Tobler and Jennifer Bukosky live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" this morning. Congressman Burlison tells listeners that it will be a long day. The congressman also discussed health care during the live interview along with this week's State of the Union address:

The Missouri Attorney General’s office has filed first degree murder charges against a South Carolina man for a cold case murder that happened in Columbia 26 years ago today (Wednesday). A court filing from Missouri Assistant Attorney General Kevin Zoellner alleges that 45-year-old Sentrell Wilson asphyxiated the victim on February 25, 2000, left her body where it went undiscovered for days and then fled the state. Wilson has a violent criminal history in South Carolina, according to Zoellner. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway's office identifies the victim as 21-year-old Candice Richie, a Mizzou student. 939 the Eagle's Brian Hauswirth joined "Wake Up Missouri" hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell to discuss the major development in the case:

A west-central Missouri congressman who represents Columbia, Centralia and Sturgeon on Capitol Hill says President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address made him proud to be an American. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri," telling listeners that it was a historic speech. Congressman Alford also says there is a "great divide" in the United States. He praises the Trump tax cuts, saying they benefit families and business and that it's not about millionaires. Congressman Alford tells listeners that he plans to file for re-election on Tuesday, under the new Missouri map:

Columbia-based Sara Fougere Catering has earned three straight first-place “Best of Columbia” awards from the readers of Zimmer’s “Inside Columbia” magazine. Sara grew up on a cattle farm in western Missouri’s rural Richmond and earned her degree in food science from the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR). Sara Fougere joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Fred describes small business as the heartbeat of our community and praises Sara’s business, her professionalism and her work ethic. Sara Fougere Catering has been in business for 22 years. Sara tells listeners that it’s hard work and that she is blessed to do it. She once did an Eclipse event with 800 people and enjoys cooking beef. She also shared some of her favorite foods from Columbia-area restaurants:

11-year-old Max Williams of Columbia suffers from chronic lung disease, which is formally known as bronchopulmonary dyplasia. He was born 15 weeks early and weighed just one pound. Max has been recognized as the 2026 Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Champion Child for MU Health Care's Children’s Hospital. Max and his parents, Alayna and Mark, joined Peter Thiele and Brian Hauswirth live on 939 the Eagle's "Radiothon". They thank you for donating to Radiothon and say it's helped countless mid-Missourians who no longer have to drive to St. Louis or Kansas City for treatment:

Eight-year-old Kennedy Hartmann of Jefferson City has autism and suffers from a pediatric feeding disorder and has bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Her parents, Kristen and Kevin Hartmann, joined Peter Thiele and Brian Hauswirth live on 939 the Eagle's "Radiothon" and thank everyone who has donated. They say having the hospital in Columbia is a lifesaver, literally, for mid-Missourians who otherwise would have to travel to St. Louis or Kansas City:

Cassidy Rae Luebbering of mid-Missouri's St. Thomas was featured for years on Radiothon. She had numerous health challenges her entire life and always had a smile on her face. She passed away the day after Thanksgiving. Her parents, Renee and Nathan Luebbering, joined Peter Thiele and Brian Hauswirth live on 939 the Eagle's Radiothon to share her powerful story. They also revealed powerful details about the love they received from the Blair Oaks football team and from former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel:

The 20th annual 939 the Eagle Multipli Credit Union Miracles for Kids Radiothon continues at this hour on the Eagle and four other Zimmer mid-Missouri stations. It airs until 6 Thursday evening and again Friday from 6 am to 6 pm. Every dollar raised stays local and benefits the greatest needs at MU Health Care’s Children’s Hospital in Columbia. Children's Hospital music therapy employees Hannah LeCure and Aubri joined 939 the Eagle's Peter Thiele and Brian Hauswirth live during Radiothon. Hannah notes that music therapy is all donor-funded and that it has an impact on children's health, including oxygen and heart rate. Both thank Radiothon listeners for their generosity: