Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) is hopeful about the 2024 legislative session in Jefferson City. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” and touts education. He says legislation expanding the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) program will hit the Senate floor this week. He’s also hopeful about his anti-swatting bill. Senator Rowden notes Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft (R) was swatted at his Jefferson City home earlier this month. Rowden tells listeners that swatting is happening to Republicans and Democrats around the nation and that it’s intimidating:
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(LISTEN): Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” | 93.9 The Eagle
State Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) speaks on the Missouri Senate floor in Jefferson City on April 27, 2021 (file photo courtesy of Senate Communications and Dean Morgan)
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What’s open on Christmas in mid-Missouri?
Some mid-Missouri stores and restaurants will have adjusted hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. KOMU 8 News has compiled a list of what’s open on Christmas in 2025.
If you don’t see your establishment listed, please email news@komu.com with your operating hours.
Stores
Walgreens – East Broadway, Columbia
- Christmas Eve: Store open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., pharmacy open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Store open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., pharmacy closed
Walmart
- Christmas Eve: Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
Target – Columbia
Target – Jefferson City
- Christmas Eve: Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
Aldi
- Christmas Eve: Open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
Dollar General
- Christmas Eve: Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
Dollar Tree
- Christmas Eve: Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
Gerbes
- Christmas Eve: Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
Hy-Vee
- Christmas Eve: Store open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pharmacy open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
Moser’s Food
Sam’s Club
- Christmas Eve: Store and pharmacy open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
Schnuck’s
- Christmas Eve: Open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
Restaurants and Coffee Shops
IHOP
- Christmas Eve: Open 12 a.m. to 7p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed, opens next day at 5 a.m.
Waffle House
7Brew
- Christmas Eve: Open 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
Scooter’s
- Christmas Eve: Open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
Starbucks – Broadway & Fairview in Columbia
- Christmas Eve: Open 4:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Open 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Starbucks – Missouri Boulevard & U.S. 50 in Jefferson City
- Christmas Eve: Open 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Starbucks – Nifong & Buttonwood in Columbia
- Christmas Eve: Open 4:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
Starbucks – West Truman & Country Club in Jefferson City
- Christmas Eve: Open 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Starbucks – Ninth Street in Columbia
- Christmas Eve: Open 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
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BetMGM Missouri bonus code NYPDM1500: Get a 20% first deposit match up to $1,500 for Missouri vs. Alabama State
You can get in on Missouri sports betting with a BetMGM welcome offer for college basketball on Thursday.
BetMGM Bonus code NYPDM1500 gets bettors a 20 percent first deposit match up to $1500 when in Missouri.
Mizzou is a 22.5-point favorite over Alabama State. The Tigers step back onto its home floor looking to reset after road losses to Notre Dame and Kansas. Alabama State has struggled mightily against high-major opponents.
BetMGM Missouri bonus code NYPDM1500
The BetMGM Bonus Code NYPDM1500 can be used for any sport and market offered at BetMGM. That includes Missouri State vs. Arkansas State in the Xbox Bowl.
BetMGM’s Missouri promo code is considered one of the highest valued promotions in contrast to other Missouri bonus offers.
If bettors wanted to snag the maximum value of the offer, they would have to deposit $7,500. Otherwise, they get 20 percent of whatever they deposit, i.e., deposit $100, get $20.
New users must be physically present in Missouri when signing up at BetMGM to take advantage of this welcome offer.
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- Select your bonus offer.
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What our Post expert thinks about Missouri vs. Alabama State
Alabama State has already dropped its two power-conference tests by an average of 32.5 points, and its defensive profile hasn’t suggested much resistance.
The Hornets bring two of the SWAC’s top scorers in Asjon Anderson and Micah Simpson, they are giving up 81.4 points per game and allowing opponents to shoot 45.3 percent from the floor.
Missouri’s rebounding edge should matter — the Tigers pull nearly 40 boards per game while Alabama State is giving up 37.4 a night and just surrendered 18 offensive rebounds to UT Martin.
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Road construction impacts access to the Southwest Missouri Humane Society in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Road construction on Springfield’s northside is affecting access to the Southwest Missouri Humane Society.
MoDOT is realigning the intersection of Norton and Melville Road as part of the I-44 overpass project. The bridge work and intersection project are both impacting the animal shelter.
The shelter sits on Norton Road just west of where the work is happening. Visitors can only reach the shelter by taking the long way up West Bypass to Westgate Avenue, then onto Norton Road.
MoDOT says the intersection at Norton and Melville is supposed to be closed for two weeks. The bridge project, as a whole, is supposed to be completed by the end of the year.
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