The Morning Meeting

So many scams to be aware of at the moment and Boone County Sheriff's Captain Brian Leer wonders what would happen if these people used their skills for positive purposes?!

What does Mizzou football, conservation in South Dakota and conservation in Missouri have in common?!  Find out on this MM with Simon.

The True/False film festival was founded by David Wilson and Paul Sturtz.  David is back to talk about another creation of his, Booneanza 26.  Also, with T/F starting tomorrow we had to mention that as well!

Dr Toby Arquette began this week in his new role as the 19th President of Columbia College after David Russell's retirement.  Hear the new President's vision for CC on this MM as he joins Simon.

From feral cats to stopping drunken soccer hooligans running riot in the streets of Columbia, Don Waterman is back to review Monday's council meeting.

It's Thank a Farmer week all week long.  Dustin Stanton is back to fill us in on related events and the importance of agriculture in the state of Missouri.

It is the 60th anniversary of the Columbia High School All Night Senior Party.  Tracy Hager is this year's coordinator, and she tells you how you can help out on this MM with Simon.

The Impulse Buy comedy tour is coming to the Missouri Theater on April 10th, another chance to see the great Greg Warren.  Greg has quite a history in Columbia and we get into that a bit as well on this MM as Simon visits with Greg.

There will be quite a bit of roadwork disruption to the various I-70 overpasses starting with the demolition of the Providence Road overpass in May as part of the Improve I-70 Project.  Trent and Kirsten are back on a MODOT Monday as well as the Improve I-70 Lead Director for the Columbia project, Spencer Robinson.

Want to work out for a great cause?  Well, the 15th Fitness for a Cure is this weekend.

So many ads for credit repair companies these days.  How do you know which ones are legitimate? Khesha Duncan is back with some valuable tips.

How to protect the older people in your life from unscrupulous operators.   That is what Robert gets into on this MM with Simon.

A whole host of county related issues covered in this visit with Kip Kendrick.  From how an income tax repeal would affect the county to the impending effects of the Improve I-70 Project and everything in between on this MM.

What is the story behind the announcement that Mizzou Athletics is to sell the naming rights to Memorial Stadium?  Eli Hoff has the details on this MM with Simon.

More parking at the airport, an agreed upon renovation design at Douglas Park and the possibility of a public safety dedicated tax.  All topics we get into on this MM with Nick Foster.

Ted is back on his old stomping ground at KFRU to preview his next column for the Missourian as well as discussing his last one.

Searching for something to do on President's Day?  How about a trip over to Independence where a full program is planned for the holiday?  Director, Mark Adams has the details on this MM.

What exactly is "rail banking" and what does it have to do with our park system in Columbia?  Parks and Rec Director Gabe Huffington explains all on this MM with Simon.

Unfortunately it has been a violent start to the new year.   CPD Assistant Chief Lance Bollinger details the investigations thus far.

Chief Weimer is back on the MM to let students know that they can safely exchange merchandise sold online at the MUPD HQ on campus.

World Cup preparations in Columbia, the arrival of Nordstrom Rack and lots of other business developments on this episode of the MM as Pete Bland from the Missourian returns to visit with Simon.

Looking for a safe place to exchange an item with an online sale?  Captain Brian Leer says you can always do the transaction at the Sheriff's Department.

Adam and Brandon are back for their monthly visit.  We talked about everything from how they stay warm in winter weather, to eagles to coyotes to CWD.  All on this MM.

Whether or not to ban people from loitering in medians on busy city streets has been an ongoing debate for a while now.  Last night the city council took action.  More on this MM as Simon visits with Jacque Sample, Columbia's third ward council rep.

What are the worries about security at the upcoming World Cup?  Especially with the brutal actions of ICE on the streets of American cities.  Disquiet has been ramping up and Vahe Gregorian wrote about this in a column last week after talking to the mayor of Kansas City.

With another brutal bout of winter weather incoming, Nate Duker with MasterTech gives some invaluable tips about keeping your water running.

Robert is back to discuss the latest Microsoft outage and how to deal with frustrating passwords!

It's the time of year when unscrupulous operators are out there to separate you from your money using tax scams.  Khesha Duncan is back to warn you and tell you what to look out for to protect yourself.

A big winter storm, big overpass changes coming this summer, all part of the improve I-70 Project.  We get the details on a "Transportation Tuesday"!

Get the very latest on the city's snow removal efforts on this MM with Simon.

The Love Columbia housing complex is nearing completion and Jane Williams is back to talk about how it will help their mission of finding permanent homes for previously homeless families.

A bitter cold weekend with 5-8 inches of snow forecast.  Richard Stone and his crew will be very busy this weekend.   Richard updates us on the city's plan for the winter storm on this MM.

A notorious unsolved murder case that rocked the city of Springfield 20 years ago is the subject of a new book by our friend, James Owen.   Find out more about this unique case on this MM.

Justin Aldred is back and previews what is to come in 2026 for the Boone County Commission.

A controversial annexation plan to build a condo complex off Highway WW was the major topic at this week's council meeting.  Vera Elwood explains her "No" vote and addresses some of the other topics from the latest council meeting on this MM.

The CDC recently changed its vaccine recommendations in an unorthodox way with some controversial updates.  It has caused general outcry among physicians across the country.  Dr. Laura Morris gives sound advice on vaccines on this MM with Simon.

Bees are just fascinating and are so valuable to our ecosystem.  Have you ever wanted to learn more about them and possible keep them?  CJ Lexow and Clay Helm fill you in on an upcoming beekeeping class at the University on this MM.

Applications are now open for the MACC Flight School at COU.  Ed Longoria is back to update us on an exciting year ahead for the program.

It has not been a great start to 2026 as far as crime in Columbia goes.  Lance Bollinger is back for his first visit of the year and updates us on the rocky start to the year.

I just got my latest Social Security Statement in the mail, so I had some questions and obviously many of you did as well judging by the latest visit with Matt Skelton, manager of our local Social Security Office.  

Ted Farnen returns to KFRU on this MM to fill Simon in on his new gig.

Be aware of another scam going around where people are impersonating Sheriff's Department officers.  Captain Brian Leer tells you what to look out for on this MM with Simon.

Adam and Brandon are back for the first time this year and discuss eagle watching, rabbit hunts and ice fishing among other things!

There is an exciting addition to the city's sports fieldhouse opening and a number of other new things on the way for our parks system in 2026.  Gabe Huffington fills us in on the details on this MM.

When he was with us in early December Eric Sappington had set a target of $2m to be raised in 2025's COMO Gives campaign.  Did we reach that target?  Find out on this MM.

The first council meeting of the year set out budgetary priorities and Valerie Carroll tells us what they are on this MM with Simon.

What is the AAA forecast for holiday travel in Missouri and beyond?  Nick Chabarria tells us on this MM with Simon.

More big news at Columbia Regional Airport this week.  Mike Parks, COU manager explains all on this MM.

James Owen is back to discuss the legacy and life of film director, actor and producer, Rob Reiner.

Janet Thompson is back to take a look back at 2025 and a look forward to 2026 for county government.