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"I think this is probably one of the most intimidating shows I've ever done, but that was why I was really excited about it." On today's show, actress Adriana Diaz and director Randall Kenneth Jones tell us about "Tell Me On A Sunday," a one-woman musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and soon to be on stage at Talking Horse Productions in Columbia! December 2, 2025

The Mary Lee Johnston Community Learning Center first opened its doors in 1934, making it the oldest early-childhood learning facility in Columbia! On today's show, Dr. Melita Walker, administrative director, and Grace Elder, board member and daughter of Mary Lee, talk about the history and ask for your support through CoMo Gives or at its upcoming 'Gingerbread Tea' fundraising event! December 8, 2025

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Native plant expert NADIA NAVARRETE-TINDALL invites everyone to learn more about the "garden of excellence" at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, and how you can turn your own backyard into something 'excellent' at a free lecture she's giving later this month at Missouri River Regional Library! Also, Carpet One Floor & Home general manager SCOTT BRADLEY has some flooring ideas for those of you who are tired of walking on plastic. (4:38) July 13, 2023

The goal is four *completed* houses in ten days. How does it work and, well, will it work? Show Me Central Habitat for Humanity's ASHLEY SWITZER is back with everything you need to know about Blitz Build 2023! Also, SUZANNE OPPERMAN is here to educate us about the important role Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) play in the health care industry. (3:52) August 22, 2023

Meet Heart of Missouri United Way Give 5 program coordinator LORRAINE GUSTAVIS! If you've not heard of the Give 5 program, it goes something like this: retired or almost retired seniors (60+) volunteer their time with several non-profits in our community in a way that caters to their talents, to their passions, over a period of five weeks. Lorraine says for someone new to the area, like she is, it's a good introduction to Columbia. Additional guest: ANDREW GRABAU, executive director September 22, 2023

'Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery' features five actors playing 30+ different roles. Newly-minted with a PhD in theatre and performance studies, Dr. Brandon V. Riley joins us to talk about this satirical take on the classic Sherlock Holmes story, opening June 18 inside Studio 4 on the MU campus. "It'll give you the murder mystery that you're wanting, but also we're there to have a good time." June 12, 2025

Missouri businesses could face significantly higher costs for workers' compensation insurance next year.The National Council on Compensation Insurance…

The University of Missouri's flagship campus is sweetening the pot for high academic achievers.The university announced a new $6,500 scholarship Friday as…

Missouri senators have endorsed an income tax cut that could eventually waive an estimated $464 million a year in state revenues.The legislation given…