KFRU Business Spotlight -- November 17th & 18th, 2026.  Eric Kopinski joins us this week to bring us up to date on the I-70  improvement project.  He gave us a timetable on when projects within Columbia will be completed.  Mayor Barbara Buffaloe joins us to talk about the upcoming city council meeting on Monday night. There is always a lot of activity to offer the opportunity for input from the public.  

KFRU Business Spotlight -- November 17th &amp; 18th, 2026.&nbsp; Eric Kopinski joins us this week to bring us up to date on the I-70&nbsp; improvement project.&nbsp; He gave us a timetable on when projects within Columbia will be completed.&nbsp; Mayor Barbara Buffaloe joins us to talk about the upcoming city council meeting on Monday night. There is always a lot of activity to offer the opportunity for input from the public.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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.

The KFRU Business Spotlight

Eric Kopinski, Director.  I-70 Improvement Project. Barbara Buffaloe, Mayor.  Columbia City Council.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- November 7th & 8th, 2026.  Brianna Lennon, County Clerk, joins us to talk about the recent General Election.  How did it go?  Any major problems?  What's next?  There is some great information in here from Brianna!  Eric Kopinski, Director of the I-70Improvement Project joins us to talk about the project as it stands today.  Great information on the latest items finished, the next situations to be finalized and a look ahead to what's still to come in the future.  Great rundown with Eric on what 's happening on I-70 across the state!

KFRU Business Spotlight -- November 7th &amp; 8th, 2026.&nbsp; Brianna Lennon, County Clerk, joins us to talk about the recent General Election.&nbsp; How did it go?&nbsp; Any major problems?&nbsp; What's next?&nbsp; There is some great information in here from Brianna!&nbsp; Eric Kopinski, Director of the I-70Improvement Project joins us to talk about the project as it stands today.&nbsp; Great information on the latest items finished, the next situations to be finalized and a look ahead to what's still to come in the future.&nbsp; Great rundown with Eric on what 's happening on I-70 across the state!

Brianna Lennon, County Clerk.  Boone County. Eric Kopinski, Director.  I-70 Improvement Project.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- October 31st & November 1st, 2026.  Mayor Barbara Buffaloe joins us to preview this Monday night's city council meeting.  To begin with we talk about the dedication ceremony for the newly updated Columbia Water Plant, the end of a years-long project.  The plant can now run at its maximum capacity.  Plus, the City Parks & Recreation Department opened 16 new pickleball courts at Albert Oakland Park.  The new courts fill demand, but will also bring in bigger tournament like the Show Me States Games and others.  The final segment of this week's show is an interview David Lile recorded as part of a podcast series curated by Supporters of Prop L and Sheriff Dwayne Carey.  David talks with the Mental Health Director of the jail, Dr. Anita Caver.  The doctor explains the benefits of new dedicated space in a new jail proposal that will better meet the needs of some detainees. 

KFRU Business Spotlight -- October 31st &amp; November 1st, 2026.&nbsp; Mayor Barbara Buffaloe joins us to preview this Monday night's city council meeting.&nbsp; To begin with we talk about the dedication ceremony for the newly updated Columbia Water Plant, the end of a years-long project.&nbsp; The plant can now run at its maximum capacity.&nbsp; Plus, the City Parks &amp; Recreation Department opened 16 new pickleball courts at Albert Oakland Park.&nbsp; The new courts fill demand, but will also bring in bigger tournament like the Show Me States Games and others.&nbsp; The final segment of this week's show is an interview David Lile recorded as part of a podcast series curated by Supporters of Prop L and Sheriff Dwayne Carey.&nbsp; David talks with the Mental Health Director of the jail, Dr. Anita Caver.&nbsp; The doctor explains the benefits of new dedicated space in a new jail proposal that will better meet the needs of some detainees.&nbsp;

Barbara Buffaloe, Mayor.  Columbia City Council.  David Lile and Dr. Anita Caver.  Prop L Information.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- October 24th & 25th, 2026.  Don Waterman joins me this week.  Don has recently joined the Convention & Visitors Advisory Board, following his time as a member of the city council. From there, we talk about the upcoming November General Election, specifically Proposition L, and Proposition A, plus the few competitive races for 44th House District and Associate Circuit Judge.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- October 24th &amp; 25th, 2026.&nbsp; Don Waterman joins me this week.&nbsp; Don has recently joined the Convention &amp; Visitors Advisory Board, following his time as a member of the city council. From there, we talk about the upcoming November General Election, specifically Proposition L, and Proposition A, plus the few competitive races for 44th House District and Associate Circuit Judge.

Eric Kopinski, Director. I-70 Improvement Project. Barbara Buffaloe, Mayor. Columbia City Council.

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