Jane Williams with Love Columbia on homelessness statistics in today's economic climate and how Love Columbia is trying to help folks. Teacher Allan Shrrock on the importance of industrial tech education in schools.

U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) represents a sprawling district in west-central Missouri that includes Columbia, Centralia, Sturgeon, Sedalia and Warrensburg. He joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" and tells listeners he's seeking re-election in 2024. He also talked about what he's thankful for with Thanksgiving approaching. Congressman Alford will be in Columbia soon for the grand opening of his district office and says he and U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) will be in Columbia for a December 18 fentanyl forum:

With Thanksgiving less than a week away, the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri says more people than ever before are struggling. Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri president Lindsay Lopez says everything costs more today, adding that hunger is real and is prevalent in our community. She joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that anyone struggling who needs food should visit their new food bank market on Columbia's Business Loop, which opened November 1. It's near Firestone. Ms. Lopez says the food bank market served 350 families on opening day:

The fast-growing Southern Boone County School District in Ashland is considering placing a $12-million bond issue on the April 2024 ballot. Southern Boone Superintendent Dr. Tim Roth says as the community grows, so do schools. He says Southern Boone now has more than 2,000 students districtwide, including 525 at the high school. Dr. Roth joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" to discuss the potential bond issue, which would require a four-sevenths majority. He tells listeners that it would improve safety and efficiency for Southern Boone VoAg and Arts by connecting directly to the high school, and would also replace the 30-year-old roof on the original high school building. He emphasizes it would be a no tax-increase bond issue:

Lindsey Lopez with the Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri. Winners and Losers of the week.

A TikTok about hamsters went viral this week and it has folks on the internet freaking out. Dr. Tim Roth, Southern Boone Superintendent, with updates on Ranken Tech and other district happenings.

Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe recaps her trip to China with other mayors from the Midwest.

Newly-appointed Chief of Police in Columbia, Jill Schlude, joins WUMM to introduce herself and share key focuses of hers as she starts her new position. Attorney General Andrew Bailey discusses his investigation into STL's Kim Gardner, and the investigative report released by his office.

COIGN CEO Rob Collins discusses the challenges and successes his company has faced as one of the first credit cards for conservatives.

Jon Stephens, Port KC with the Hawthorn Foundation on federal trade commissions