Kiana Fernandes
Reporter, Producer and Afternoon NewscasterKiana Fernandes is a graduate student at the University of Missouri in Columbia studying cross-platform editing and producing. She prefers reporting on arts and culture, with an emphasis on classical music. She was drawn to radio because of its connection to humanity's history of oral storytelling and the power the spoken word can have. Fernandes also has experience in podcast production and Missouri statehouse reporting.
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The Columbia City Council last year opted not to make more than $13 million in improvements to Rock Quarry Road. -
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The Missouri Broadcasters Association calls a 2023 law requiring that all victim and witness names be redacted from public court records unconstitutional. -
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An email sent by accident to 12 members of other state agencies and partner organizations contained full names, Social Security numbers and department client numbers. -
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Democratic incumbent Jenna Redel won reelection as Boone County treasurer against Republican challenger Dustin Stanton. She was first elected to the office in 2022. -
More than $133,000 will be added to an existing $3 million city budget for constructing Opportunity Campus.
