Travis McMillen
Senior Media ProducerTRAVIS McMILLEN is the senior media producer at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. In this role, McMillen directs and produces regular and occasional programming from RJI’s own production studio, including KBIA’s "The Daily Blend w/ AC." He is a Columbia native who started working at KOMU-TV, the University of Missouri’s NBC affiliate, at the age of 16. From 2001-2008, McMillen directed KOMU’s morning newscast. He is married to Jennifer, whom he met at KOMU. They have three boys.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is a 113-year-old organization of college-educated women dedicated to community service and impact. Today's guests, Shae Collier and Nawassa Logan, invite everyone to a "musical bingo" fundraiser this Sunday at Burr Oak Brewery in Columbia! Proceeds benefit the Dr. Muriel Battle Scholarship Fund. June 5, 2026 -
We're saying goodbye to our longtime guest coordinator, Erin Mauro, who just graduated from Mizzou and is leaving for a job in her home state of New York, but not before she mixes up a couple of Long Island iced teas. Thanks for everything, Erin! We''ll miss you! May 29, 2026 -
Heart of Missouri United Way is celebrating 80 years in 2026! A big focus for this big anniversary year, according to president/CEO Talia Jackson, is a partnership with Kids Win Missouri because, "Missouri is one of a handful of states where early childhood education is more expensive than public college tuition." May 28, 2026 -
Heart of Missouri CASA provides trained community volunteers to advocate for children who are in the foster care system due to abuse and neglect in both Boone and Callaway Counties. Doing so takes money, and so on today's show, Kelly Hill and Angela Carson invite everyone to the annual 'Voices of Columbia' fundraiser concert next Saturday at Logboat Brewery! May 27, 2026 -
Services for Independent Living (SIL) is one of 21 centers in Missouri dedicated to helping people with disabilities live with dignity in their own homes. On today's show, Karen Sicheneder talks about this year's annual Active and Aging Health & Resource Fair! May 26, 2026 -
"Every website, every app deserves its own password." Yep, it's time once again for ITCOMO owner Robert Ricketts to pass along essential digital and personal security practices that will (hopefully) make us all feel a little more safe. May 25, 2026 -
Fleet Fleet owner Nancy Yaeger firmly believes in the mission of Day Dreams Foundation: "I want to make sure all children have the opportunity to be able to do the things that they have a passion for because it can take them so many places." As a way to celebrate those kiddos, we present the very first 'STARY Awards'. Get details from Nancy and Nikki Carter on today's show! May 22, 2026 -
Tell your mother, your sister, your aunt and your grandma - yes, even grandma - that this year's Go Girl Run is happening on June 6th and they're all invited to participate! Get details from Fleet Feet owner, Nancy Yaeger, and race director, Keaton J. Garrett, on today's show! May 21, 2026 -
Art in the Park 2026 is just two and a half weeks away from setting up shop once again at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia! Columbia Art League''s Mary Sandbothe joins us with what's in, what's out, and what you can take home at this year's show. May 20, 2026 -
The mission of Neat + Nimble is to help small to medium-sized businesses and non-profits develop bold brands and clear, authentic messaging. Owner Marie Newell tells us, "even when you're looking good, if you don't sound good or if you don't sound authentic, then it feels fake to people." May 19, 2026
