The groundbreaking ceremony for the new @RedCross chapter headquarters in Columbia has wrapped up. It's a $10 million project. Coil Construction founder Randy Coil tells me about $4 million in wages will be paid to construction workers and contractors. Mr. Coil is ecstatic.

I am in south Columbia, where the @RedCross is about to break ground on new chapter headquarters. It's near @veteransunited. @939TheEagle

RT @Shawan4Freedom: Charles is an all time favorite of mine. I record his show, so I can often see it, regardless of my schedule.

Host @cvpayne of @FoxBusiness began his career on Wall Street in 1985, as an analyst at E.F. Hutton. Mr. Payne discussed stocks, the economy and the Japan trade deal on "Wake Up Missouri." Mr. Payne also discussed J&J's earnings report with @RandyToblerMD and @PeterThiele.

UPDATE: A Columbia man with a lengthy criminal record who allegedly chased joggers last week at Stephens Lake park is now charged with chasing a woman and two children into a Columbia medical building. @939TheEagle .

Columbia's city manager says revenue from the cigarette tax and cable television taxes have been declining. He also tells me more people are vaping now. @939TheEagle .

An intersection at a growing area in south Columbia will have a new $1.9-million roundabout by early winter. It's a joint venture between @MoDOT_Central and the city of Columbia. @939TheEagle .

UPDATE: @AmerenMissouri's outage map shows there are still about 450 Hallsville-area residents without power, after Tuesday's plane crash. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's crash report shows the pilot suffers serious injuries. @939TheEagle .

The event is from 10 am to 2 pm at Columbia's Douglass park on Providence. The @salvationarmy will also be giving away free bottled water and popsicles to those who stop by. @939TheEagle.

Columbia-area residents who need a box fan have about four hours to pick up a free one at Douglass park on Providence. The @salvationarmy is sponsoring today's event, and the 200 fans have been donated by Westlake Ace True Value hardware. @939TheEagle .

The @MoDOT_Central is alerting motorists on busy I-70 in mid-Missouri's Callaway County that the right westbound lane is closed for paving. @939TheEagle .

UPDATE: An Ashland man who was out on bond for kidnapping and domestic assault is now charged with punching his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend, then slamming his vehicle into the man early Monday in Columbia. Steven Brunstrom was captured in Ashland.

UPDATE: Court documents say a woman who was killed late Saturday night on north Lake of the Woods road was shot once in the torso. The court documents say she was killed by her romantic partner. He is jailed without bond this morning. @939TheEagle .

A Columbia entrepreneur who is a best-selling author touts Columbia at numerous speaking engagements across the nation. John Hall spoke on @939TheEagle, telling listeners that some executives think he's talking about Columbia, South Carolina.

Pregame coverage is underway tonight from Denver. First pitch is set for 7:40 tonight on @939TheEagle. Enjoy the baseball.

RT @mike_omo79: @MSHPTrooperF @MoDOT @MoDOT_Central @KOMUnews @Brianontheair @KRCG13 @ABC17News @Missourinet @columbiatribune @CoMissourian….

UPDATE: I am at Columbia city hall, where city manager De'Carlon Seewood will unveil some details about his proposed budget at 2 pm. This is Mr. Seewood. Mayor @BarbaraBuffaloe and council members are here too. @939TheEagle

Saturday's "Ignite the Sky" event in mid-Missouri's Ashland is sponsored by the Ashland Betterment Coalition. There will be fireworks, food, music and carnival games. You're invited. @939TheEagle .

A key labor union says the city of Columbia has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. @LiUNALocal955 tells me they want the city council to focus on insourcing rather than outsourcing. My story includes a detailed response from the city.

Missouri's bipartisan NIL bill was written by several lawmakers, including @NickBSchroer (R-O'Fallon), @KurtisGregory51 (R-Marshall) and State Rep. Mark Sharp (D-Kansas City). While Mizzou was the focus of Saturday's interview, the NIL law applies to schools beyond Mizzou. #moleg.