Sheriff Carey talks about his department's staffing, end-of-year evaluations, younger employees, and efforts to evaluate jail population. He gives details about felons versus those in jail because of misdemeanors.

Dr. Shenker helps prepare families for gatherings where a loved one is struggling with dementia. What is the best attitude and approach to take?

Mayor Treece discusses appointing members of the Downtown Columbia Improvement District, a grant to fund four police officers, Vision Zero, and other topics.

Mr. Isaacks and Dr. Zerrer talk about the VA Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, its mission, and the importance of keeping privatization from interfering with that mission.

Dr. Gaines discusses the UM Board of Curators decision to fund phase one of a new School of Music building. She also tells what is needed to reach phase two.

Dr. Parker-Oliver talks about surviving the holidays. She speaks from her personal and professional experiences about dealing with loss during the holidays.

Ken Dean talks about the upcoming Western Farm Show set for the final weekend in February in Kansas City.

Mary Ann Shaw discusses her life in Boone County as teacher, parent, wife to superintendent, and tells her experience in Hawaii as a nine-year-old girl when Pearl Harbor was attached.

Dr. Govindarajan discusses research on bio markers and recent information about Alzheimer's disease.