Funding Cuts for Local Libraries

Elizabeth Stephens, executive editor of the Columbia Missourian, joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" to talk about the newspaper's new subscription rates, what stories are popular in the paper, and how the paper is published with a reduced staff in the summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen," Jodie Jackson discussed topics such as sports tourism and the 40th anniversary of Columbia Mall as they were covered in COMO Magazine and the Columbia Business Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alisa Nelson, news director of the Missourinet, talked to Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today," about the use of the Missouri-based B-2 Stealth bombers in the attack on Iran, conservation programs targeted for women at Boone County's Nature School, Gov. Mike Kehoe's trade mission to France, and two new reporters at the Missourinet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our weekly report with Hollywood Insider Paul Friedman.  This week, we talk about the streaming wars.  You might be surprised to find out who is winning!  We also talk about a new Jonas Brothers tour, and the latest releases at the box office.  #Hollywood #JonasBrothers #Elio #28yearslaterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do local schools spend taxpayer dollars?  The finances of Columbia Public Schools were the topic of discussion with CPS' Chief Financial Officer Heather McArthur. #CPSBESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Show-Me State Games start in one month, and Ted Farnen of "Columbia Today" hosted three Show-Me Games representatives, Director Bruce Ungles, Volunteer Coordinator Jessie Sida, and Intern Tommy Lock, to preview Columbia's largest summertime event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wally Pfeffer and Nancy Toalson, this year's co-chairs of the Heart of Missouri United Way community campaign, joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" to discuss the details of this year's campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Senator Stephen Webber spoke with KFRU to discuss the recent end of the regular legislative session, his questions about the governor's executive order for possible actions during protests, how he helped get funding for Mizzou's research reactor, and why he didn't vote for the incentive package for the Chiefs and Royals.#MoLeg #ChiefsKingdom #Royals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're entering a new era in College Sports, but who will pay the price?  How will recent changes impact the fan experience?  Ted Farnen, Tom Whelihan, and D. Larimer discuss. #CollegeSports #NIL #TransferPortal #Mizzou #NCAA #AthletePaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brady Dubois, CEO of Boone Health, discusses the hospital's new four-year agreement with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, which will ensure Boone patients with Anthem insurance will be considered in-network.  #BooneHealth #Insurance #HealthInsuranceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.