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Today's guest is Jennifer DeLaporte, transition coordinator for Columbia Public Schools. Jennifer oversees each school's WEC, or workplace experience coordinator, as they guide students 13 and older through post-graduation exploration opportunities. "Students just aren't aware." August 1, 2025

It's "kitten season" at Central Missouri Humane Society in Columbia! Michelle Casey, associate director and capital campaign manager, says they're actively seeking foster homes to care for them. Michelle also talks about 'Give Them Love', an ongoing effort to raise money for a new adoption center. July 22, 2025

Teacher/author Charlotte Brumfield wrote "Olive You!" in part to address the need she saw for more educational resources for young students, particularly in the areas of language, vocabulary, and following directions. Charlotte tells us she incorporated personal touches, like her family's love of pickled foods, as well as professional elements from her work in deaf education, in the story. July 23, 2025

The COMO Companies and our very own The COMO 411 are teaming up to produce a local holiday shopping guide this year, and your business is invited to get involved! Today's guests, David Nivens and Allie Teagarden, say they're excited about the opportunity to showcase local talent and support small mom-and-pops throughout the area. July 28, 2025

All families, regardless of their financial status, are invited to the annual Back to School Bash on August 15th in Columbia. Eryca Neville, co-organizer and today's guest, tells us this popular event will feature 50 vendors providing information and services like health and dental screenings, free haircuts, the distribution of 1,500 backpacks (with school supplies), as well as hundreds of pairs of shoes. July 30, 2025

D'Markus Thomas-Brown is the administrator for the City of Columbia's new Office of Violence Prevention. On today's show, he talks about why he feels it's important to look at the "ecosystem" that produces violent events, rather than just blaming individual "bad actors." July 21, 2025

Pizza Tree and Main Squeeze owner John Gilbreth invites everyone to take part in this year's COMO Restaurant Week, happening July 25 thru August 3! "This is the time to push your boundaries a little bit and find some new favorites, whether it's a new favorite coffee stop or maybe some barbecue that you haven't tried before." July 17, 2025

We're less than 10 days out from the start of the annual Show-Me State Games in Columbia. Executive director Bruce Ungles says, "everybody is there to do better than they did last year ...health, family, fitness, and fun: that's kind of the four pillars that we've always kind of modeled the Show-Me State Games after." July 9, 2025

Marybeth Bohn co-founded the Christina Bohn Foundation after her daughter, Christina, died by suicide due to complications from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The foundation aims to raise awareness about PMDD and provide support and resources for those affected by the condition. Sign up today for the second annual Christina Bohn Memorial 5K - details on today's show! July 10, 2025

Laser printer or ink jet? Which one is better and what makes the most sense for you to have in your home? ITCOMO owner (and tech expert) Robert Ricketts is here to answer those questions and more in 7 short minutes - watch! July 15, 2025