Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon reflects on Tuesday’s Primary election. What were the main drivers that led so many to the polls this election? How smoothly did things run at polling locations? What steps remain with the certification process?

Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon reflects on Tuesday&rsquo;s Primary election. What were the main drivers that led so many to the polls this election? How smoothly did things run at polling locations? What steps remain with the certification process?

Brianna Lennon - August Primary Follow

Sharon Jones is among the candidates running for the open 4th Ward City Council seat in Tuesday’s election. Her campaign prioritizes supporting city growth, responding to the needs of residents and investing in city employees.

Sharon Jones is among the candidates running for the open 4th Ward City Council seat in Tuesday&rsquo;s election. Her campaign prioritizes supporting city growth, responding to the needs of residents and investing in city employees.

Sharon Jones - 4th Ward Candidate

Ryan King is among three candidates running for Columbia’s open Fourth Ward seat in the August election. He’s campaigning on balancing the city’s budget, assisting the homeless and incentivizing affordable housing.

Ryan King is among three candidates running for Columbia&rsquo;s open Fourth Ward seat in the August election. He&rsquo;s campaigning on balancing the city&rsquo;s budget, assisting the homeless and incentivizing affordable housing.

4th Ward Candidate Ryan King

Dave Sorrell is one of three candidates running for the Fourth Ward’s open City Council seat in the Aug. 4 election. With years of experience serving as utilities director, his platform focuses on moving infrastructure projects along while balancing the city’s budget with an evidence-based approach.

Dave Sorrell is one of three candidates running for the Fourth Ward&rsquo;s open City Council seat in the Aug. 4 election. With years of experience serving as utilities director, his platform focuses on moving infrastructure projects along while balancing the city&rsquo;s budget with an evidence-based approach.

Dave Sorrell - 4th Ward Candidate

Starting this week at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, “Into The Woods”, with music and lyrics from score by Stephen Sondheim. Artistic Director Robyne Parrish says this witty musical turns your favorite fairy tales on their heads. Packed with humor and surprises, tickets are on sale now!

Starting this week at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre, &ldquo;Into The Woods&rdquo;, with music and lyrics from score by Stephen Sondheim. Artistic Director Robyne Parrish says this witty musical turns your favorite fairy tales on their heads. Packed with humor and surprises, tickets are on sale now!

Robyne Parrish with Lyceum Theatre - Into The Woods

The next performances from Talking Horse Productions start tonight! Director Heather Hatton and Producing Partner Aaron Krawitz join the show to talk about “Photograph 51”. It spotlights X-ray crystallographer Rosalind Franklin’s role in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. Tickets are on sale!

The next performances from Talking Horse Productions start tonight! Director Heather Hatton and Producing Partner Aaron Krawitz join the show to talk about &ldquo;Photograph 51&rdquo;. It spotlights X-ray crystallographer Rosalind Franklin&rsquo;s role in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. Tickets are on sale!

Heather Hatton and Aaron Krawitz - Talking Horse Productions - Photograph 51

The models for this year’s summer forecast for Missouri are a little different from recent years… are we looking at less heat and less rain? What’s the likelihood of severe Wx over the next few months? An informative visit with State Climatologist Zach Leasor.

The models for this year&rsquo;s summer forecast for Missouri are a little different from recent years&hellip; are we looking at less heat and less rain? What&rsquo;s the likelihood of severe Wx over the next few months? An informative visit with State Climatologist Zach Leasor.

State Climatologist Dr. Zack Leasor - Summer Outlook 2026

Art in the Park is the largest fine arts fest in mid-Missouri, and this year it celebrates its 67th year. Artists from around the country converge at Stephans Lake Park this weekend displaying a variety of collectables. Kelsey Hammond, Executive Director of Columbia Art League, says the event happens rain or shine. See you there!

Art in the Park is the largest fine arts fest in mid-Missouri, and this year it celebrates its 67th year. Artists from around the country converge at Stephans Lake Park this weekend displaying a variety of collectables. Kelsey Hammond, Executive Director of Columbia Art League, says the event happens rain or shine. See you there!

Kelsey Hammond - Art In The Park 2026

The 65th Season at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre kicks off this week with performances of “Annie”! Tickets are on sale. Artistic Director Robyne Parrish talks about the cast, programming her first full season in her new role, and details the new Creative Artist Residency at the theatre.

The 65th Season at Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre kicks off this week with performances of &ldquo;Annie&rdquo;! Tickets are on sale. Artistic Director Robyne Parrish talks about the cast, programming her first full season in her new role, and details the new Creative Artist Residency at the theatre.

Robyne Parrish with Lyceum Theatre - Annie Kicks Off New Season

The votes are in! “Remarkedly Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt has been chosen as this year’s One Read book. Lauren and Kat tell us copies are now available for check out at the Daniel Boone Regional Library. Lots of related events are being planned for later this summer!

The votes are in! &ldquo;Remarkedly Bright Creatures&rdquo; by Shelby Van Pelt has been chosen as this year&rsquo;s One Read book. Lauren and Kat tell us copies are now available for check out at the Daniel Boone Regional Library. Lots of related events are being planned for later this summer!

Lauren Williams and Kat Stone Underwood - Remarkably Bright Creatures

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