Valerie Carroll - Incumbent Candidate For 1st Ward City Council

The municipal election is just one week from today. Running for reelection (and unopposed) for the 1st Ward City Council seat is Valerie Carroll. The incumbent is passionate about pedestrian safety, renter rights, and affordable housing.

Don Waterman - Incumbent Candidate for 5th Ward City Council

Our interviews with Columbia City Council candidates running in the April 7 municipal election continue. Don Waterman is the incumbent 5th Ward City Council candidate. His reason for running for reelection is “unfinished business”. We discuss his key issues.

April Election - 5th Ward City Council Candidate Christina Hartman

We begin our interviews with Columbia City Council candidates running in the April 7 municipal election. Christina Hartman seeks her first term on the Council to represent the Fifth Ward. We discuss her background, key issues, and why she decided to run.

City Manager De'Carlon Seewood - Flying To Charlotte - Community Summit

City Manager De’Carlon Seewood says the 2nd Community Summit was another success. Last year’s event helped lead to flights to Charlotte at COU becoming a reality. Replacing Fire Station #5, and the city’s new communications department are also discussed.

Sheriff Dwayne Carey - AI Scams - Potential Drone Expansion

Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey discusses the increased use of AI in scams targeting residents. His recorded voice has been manipulated in one such case. Speaking of technology, the Sheriff hopes to expand the department’s number and use of drones.

Mayor Barbara Buffaloe - Charlotte Flights-Data Centers-Pay Raises

This evening the City Council considers a contract with American Airlines to authorize flights to Charlotte. Mayor Buffaloe previews tonight’s agenda, which also includes consideration of several improvements to Columbia Regional Airport. Amendments to define zoning restrictions on data centers wil…

CPS - SRO - Portrait of a Graduate Program

A look at Monday’s CPS Board meeting with Superintendent Dr. Jeff Klein and member Erica Dickson. Expanding the school resource officer program, a changing landscape for district grants and investments, and details about the “Portrait of a Graduate” program.

Police Chief Jill Schlude 3-5-26

The status of a dedicated downtown unit, Policing TrueFalse, and placing unarmed “security advisors” in the District are addressed in this informative talk with Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude.

Austin Wilson - MU Mower Clinics

The University of Missouri Ag Systems Technology Club will conduct its yearly Lawnmower Clinics in March and April. For $50 you can get your Push Mower tuned-up...including power wash, oil change, and spark plug replacement. Club President Austin Wilson says it also serves as a fundraiser for the g…

Mayor Barbara Buffaloe - Tax Increase for Safety - Transmission Lines

Columbia’s Mayor Barbara Buffaloe says a proposed 1% sales tax dedicated to police and fire department funding is under discussion. The city is also deciding between transmission line options for the southern part of town.