KBIA NewsRoom

Public Broadcasting Stations Deal with Budget Cuts

Columbia, MO (2009-11-20) Budget cuts to the Missouri Arts Council have affected a number of state agencies and organizations. Public broadcasting is no exception. The public broadcasting budget was sliced in half...meaning stations won't receive expected state funds for the rest of the fiscal year.

Columbia Farmer's Market Open Through December for First Time

Columbia, MO (2009-11-19) The Columbia Farmer's Market will extend its season through December for the first time. The increased interest in local foods may lead to a year-round market.

Budget Cuts Affect Missouri's Arts

Columbia, MO (2009-11-06) In October, Governor Jay Nixon announced another round of cuts to the state budget. This round adding up to $200 million. Among the sectors affected are humanities, arts, and history. Missouri's Department of Economic Development oversees the Arts Council, Humanities Council, Public Broadcasting, Historic Preservation, and State Library Network...all of which have seen their state budgets sliced in half.

Columbia Community Birth Center Closing at End of Year

Columbia, MO (2009-10-30) Women seeking midwives to assist them in childbirth can no longer rely on a local Birth Center.

Columbia Public Schools Proposed Changes in Band Program

Columbia, MO (2009-10-22) The Columbia Public Schools' band program could be playing a new tune next year, and they are asking for public feedback.

Bike Boulevard Put On Hold Columbia, MO (2009-09-09) Safety concerns are putting Columbia's first bike boulevard on hold. The idea behind making Windsor Avenue and part of Ash Street a bike boulevard is to encourage more bike traffic.

MU Soccer Player Nominated for Sport's Top Award Columbia, MO (2009-08-11) A MISSOURI TIGER ATHLETE HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR HER SPORT'S HIGHEST AWARD. THE MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB OF ST. LOUIS ANNOUNCED THE "WATCH LIST" FOR THIS YEAR'S HERMANN AWARD, GIVEN TO THE NATION'S TOP PLAYER IN COLLEGE SOCCER, AND THE LIST INCLUDES MU JUNIOR FORWARD ALYSHA BONNICK.

Animals Lovers Talk Animal Welfare Columbia, MO (2009-08-11) A group of animal lovers are gathering in Columbia tonight. Artists Benefitting Animals is a coalition of community members who are concerned about animal welfare. It's not only dogs and cats they care about about, but farm animals as well.

Skater Just Wants to Skate Columbia, MO (2009-08-04) A Columbia roller skater is calling on the city to change its ordinance that prohibits anything other than a bike or car on city streets. Evan Jones was recently issued a citation and had his skates confiscated after skating through downtown.

Record Breaking Attendance at Boone County Fair Columbia, MO (2009-07-28) More than 158,000 people passed through the Boone County Fairground gates last week, setting a record in attendance. That's up 47% compared to last year's turnout.

Pepper and Friends Coming to KBIA

Columbia, MO (2009-07-27) After 27 years on television, Pepper and Friends is coming to the radio. In May, KOMU announced it was cancelling the local variety talk show because of financial constraints...today, Paul Pepper signed a contract with our station, KBIA. Pepper will start at KBIA on October 5th.

It's Artrageous Friday! Columbia, MO (2009-07-24) Artrageous Fridays continues tonight in Columbia.

Roots 'n Blues to Charge Admission Columbia, MO (2009-07-21) The Columbia City Council early this morning voted to approve many of the details concerning operations of the Roots 'n Blues 'n BBQ Festival. The council approved an open container area, a number of street closures, and admission fees for some parts of the festival.

Jefferson City's Offical Name Debated Columbia, MO (2009-07-13) A new sign welcoming visitors to Jefferson City has raised a question about what exactly the city's official name is The State Capitol, Jefferson City, Jeff City, Jeff, the City of Jefferson - all refer to the same place. While most people have a preference, the actual official name is "The City of Jefferson."

Kansas City Public Radio Manager Appointed to CPB Kansas City, MO (2009-07-07) President Barack Obama has nominated the general manager of Kansas City's public radio station to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The Senate must approve the nomination of Patricia Deal Cahill to the federal board.

Demonstrators Rally to Save "Pepper and Friends"

Columbia, MO (2009-07-06) Fans of a newly canceled television program expressed their frustration yesterday and are trying to keep the show on the air. KBIA's Maureen McCollum has more on the effort to save "Pepper and Friends".

Celebrate Juneteenth Across Missouri

Columbia, MO (2009-06-19) Sometime around June 19th, 1865, Union soldiers rode into Galveston, Texas, informing citizens the war was over, as was slavery. Although Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, it took two and a half years for the news to reach Texas. Since then, celebrations have popped up across the country to commemorate the day slavery officially ended. Festivals will take place across Missouri this weekend.

Bargain Hunters Unite at Tiger Treasure Sale Columbia, MO (2009-05-29) The third annual Tiger Treasure Sale kicks off this Saturday morning on the eastside of the MU football stadium. Money raised at the event is donated to the United Way sponsors which include Big Brother Big Sister of Central Missouri, Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army, and Voluntary Action Center.

Anchor Festival Kicks Off in Centralia Columbia, MO (2009-05-29) Centralia kicks off the 2009 Anchor Festival this afternoon. The festival began in 1987 and they have continued the tradition every since.

MU Students Call an End to US-Mexico Drug Prohibition

Columbia, MO (2009-05-05) While swine flu deaths in Mexico have received a lot of attention lately, there's a deadly force affecting even more of our neighbors down south. KBIA's Maureen McCollum has more on how a national student organization says ending the war on drugs will alleviate the violence.