KFRU Business Spotlight -- August 15th and 16th, 2026. Eric Kopinski, the Director of the I-70 Improvement Project for MODOT joins us to get caught up on the latest as the I-70 project continues. The big news this week is that the Lake of the Woods bridge over the interstate at St. Charles Road is rebuild and carrying traffic as of Friday. This piece of the project was completed on a shorter than normal timetable and was ready to go 20+ days early. Lots more is happening in the central Missouri area. Shawna Johnson, the Engagement Coordinator for the City of Columbia from the City Manger's office lets us know of many ways citizens of Columbia can get engaged in conversations about issues confronting the city. This week, there is a Let's Talk Local session on Thursday that will focus on the electric transmission line construction. The meeting is hosted by council members Christina Hartmann and Betsy Peters. There are many other opportunities to get involved on city topics each month.

Columbia City Council 4th Ward Candidates. Special Election, August 4t. Ryan King. Sharon Jones. David Sorrell.
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Lily Boyd White, VP for External Affairs, Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Eric Kopinsky, Director, MODOT I-70 Improvement Project.
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Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude. Columbia Fire Chief Brain Schaeffer. Columbia Public Safety Sales Tax Conversation.
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