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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April is National Volunteer Month, and that's important to Andrew Grabau, president and CEO of Heart of Missouri United Way, because "when you have more volunteers, more can be done to solve the issues in our community." Sign up for the Give 5 program today! April 8, 2024
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Our guests today, Jackie Reed and Deb Portell, are very passionate about providing end-of-life care for both the patient and their family in the former's final 30 days. To help pay for these services and to celebrate one year in operation, Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia is hosting a fundraiser later this month, and you're invited! April 5, 2024
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Karen Mareck Grundy promises a "completely immersive experience" for anyone who attends 'Carmina Burana', a joint production from Mareck Center for Dance and Chorale Arts Alliance of Missouri, happening later this month inside Jesse Auditorium in Columbia. April 4, 2024
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Broadway Christian Church is hoping to raise $30K for Habitat for Humanity during their 34th annual garage sale, happening this Saturday in Columbia. It's not too late to donate items! Guests: John and Linda Poehlmann | Also, Olivet Christian Church is hosting an "old-fashioned, low tech" carnival fundraiser in honor of their 150th anniversary later this month. Pastor Natalie Dixon Crewell says it's on, rain or shine! April 3, 2024
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Get to know Jill Schlude, Columbia's new chief of police! Hear about her journey to that top job, a position she's held for just over 100 days now, and her plans for the future. April 2, 2024
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How does your average joe create "solid wealth?" Investment advisor Alex LaBrunerie says it starts with saving just a small amount of money each month. April 1, 2024
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Where did Dr. Tashel Bordere's passion for helping others deal with death and grief - particularly children - come from? Perhaps it was from growing up in New Orleans where, as a child, she used to collect obituaries from the local newspapers. March 27, 2024
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You're invited to a screening of the 2010 film, 'Prisoner of Her Past', as a way to commemorate Holocaust Awareness Month, which is coming up in April. Rabbi Matt Derrenbacher, Congregation Beth Shalom, is here to tell us more about the event and the film itself. March 26, 2024
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Make plans to attend the 2nd annual 'That's What She Said Columbia' event on Saturday, April 13! Producer/director Allie Teagarden is "thrilled" to be hosting such a diverse group of women this year - find out more about them on today's show. March 25, 2024
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You're invited to come celebrate Missouri native Ginger Rogers' career in Hollywood (by way of her expansive costume collection) at the 'Day of Ginger' event next month in Columbia! Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection curator Nicole Johnston is here to tell us all about this important fundraiser and one-of-a-kind experience. March 20, 2024