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-FM’s Views of the News and The Daily Blend with 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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Visual artist Asia Long invites everyone to come check out her gallery inside Color(ed) Studios in Columbia: "so much is happening!" Also, Verna Laboy is here as "Mrs. Annie Fisher," an important figure in Boone County history. March 5, 2024
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Columbia's Expo Center is once again playing host to this year's Showcase CoMo, put on by the Chamber of Commerce! Also this year: World of Works. Jacob M. Garrett is here with everything you need to know before you show up in April. March 4, 2024
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As digital news organizations shutter, many of their archives go dark. Sure, it costs to continue to host websites, but what’s lost when the websites are wiped entirely? Also, why journalists don’t identify juveniles charged with crimes, and two free speech cases go before the Supreme Court. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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One of AC's favorite soul food dishes is collard greens, and so that's what we're making today with Chef Josiah Williams from Eclipse Catering and Events! February 28, 2024
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Jonathan Sessions introduces us to a group of high school students who are headed to Hakusan, Japan (one of Columbia's sister cities) for two weeks in June as delegates representing our fair city. February 27, 2024
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Get to know the new CEO of MU Health Care (and COMO Business Times cover model), Ric Ransom. February 26, 2024
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"All these apps that we use on our phone, all the social media...all the stuff that is free has to get paid for somehow, and that's paid for by harvesting your data." -- Robert Ricketts, ITCOMO February 21, 2024
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Dr. Melita Walker and Dr. Eryca Neville tell us why the theme of this weekend's TEDx Walnut Street event is 'Fostering Inclusive Communities', and who you're going to see on stage! Also, Marilyn McLeod and Mary Ratliff are here to invite everyone to a free kickoff event for 'When She Votes' this Saturday in Columbia! February 20, 2024
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The annual Chancellor's Arts Showcase is happening THIS FRIDAY at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia! MU School of Visual Studies director Lee Ann Garrison says that this event (which is free and open to the public) is truly a celebration of students in the arts. February 19, 2024
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The Kansas City Chiefs are once again the Super Bowl champs! We’ll talk about coverage of the big win, what kept the viewers tuned in – on two networks and online – and which commercials scored with audiences. Also, Tucker Carlson’s trip to Moscow and why people say they’re turning down free newspaper subscriptions. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.