Columbia Today

Boone County Collector Brian McCollum joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" to discuss the duties of the Collector's Office, how people can pay taxes, and how auctions are held for the tax liens on properties with delinquent taxes.

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Ted Farnen welcomed State Treasurer Vivek Malek to "Columbia Today" to discuss the Unclaimed Property program, the 529 College Savings program, a State Auditor's report about the Treasurer's Office, and immigration to the United States.

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Mayor Barbara Buffaloe visited with Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" on its 2nd Anniversary to talk about the city budget and other city issues.

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Education issues and what it's like to be a member of the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education were discussed when Paul Harper, Board vice president, joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today."

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The monthly visit to "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen" from Khesha Duncan, regional director of the Better Business Bureau, provided a discussion of the BBB's quarterly Business Scam Study, red flags for scams, and how to be careful on social media.

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Mark James, director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety, joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" to discuss the Blue Shield Program that recognizes communities dedicated to law enforcement, how the state's emergency management office responded to the spring storms, the future of FEMA, and how the state's Gaming Commission is preparing for legalized sports betting.

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Rudi Keller, deputy editor of the Missouri Independent, joined Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today" to talk about compensation for citizens exposed to nuclear bomb production materials, and state bills that will exempt capital gains from state tax, increase fees on drivers' licenses and license plates, and overturn voter-approved provisions on the minimum wage and sick leave. #MoLeg

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Labor issues with the City of Columbia and the University of Missouri were the focus of a discussion with Andrew Hutchinson, union representative of Laborers Local 955, and host Ted Farnen on "Columbia Today."

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Paul Friedman joined "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen" for his weekly entertainment report.  This week he reported on the success of the new Superman movie, a sequel for the 2006 film "The Devil Wears Prada," and a new tour for Sir Paul McCartney.

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Tom Whelihan, local teacher and former Mizzou Football player, was a guest on "Columbia Today with Ted Farnen," and he talked about his new principal at his school, his summer plans, the new Superman movie, and how Mizzou Football will do next season.

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