KFRU Business Spotlight - October 11th and 12th, 2025.  Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe joins us to talk about the conversations going on in Columbia on public safety, violence and homelessness in Columbia.  Buffaloe talked about meetings that have happened so far with Dr. Mun Choi from MU and other leaders in both city and county government.  She talks about her decision to not put together a task fore to focus on these topics, but her preference to use standing boards and commissions to hold the discussions. We talk about the depth of the public safety issue.  She also details changes directed by Police Chief Jill Schlude that have been ongoing for a few months that have brought positive results in disrupting some violent crime in the downtown area as well as deterring crowds of folks from jamming the streets of area of downtown Columbia.

KFRU Business Spotlight - October 11th and 12th, 2025.&nbsp; Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe joins us to talk about the conversations going on in Columbia on public safety, violence and homelessness in Columbia.&nbsp; Buffaloe talked about meetings that have happened so far with Dr. Mun Choi from MU and other leaders in both city and county government.&nbsp; She talks about her decision to not put together a task fore to focus on these topics, but her preference to use standing boards and commissions to hold the discussions. We talk about the depth of the public safety issue.&nbsp; She also details changes directed by Police Chief Jill Schlude that have been ongoing for a few months that have brought positive results in disrupting some violent crime in the downtown area as well as deterring crowds of folks from jamming the streets of area of downtown Columbia.

Join Mark Mills each Sunday as we visit with business leaders across Missouri. We'll take a deep dive into the news and issues that are impacting Mid-Missouri's business community.  Listen live on KFRU every Sunday morning at 8 am.

Join Mark Mills each Sunday as we visit with business leaders across Missouri. We'll take a deep dive into the news and issues that are impacting Mid-Missouri's business community.  Listen live on KFRU every Sunday morning at 8 am.

KFRU Business Spotlight

Mark Mills speaks with local business leaders and keeps you connected to Columbia's vibrant business community.

Mark Mills speaks with local business leaders and keeps you connected to Columbia's vibrant business community.