Ryan Famuliner

The Columbia Police Department says even though it conducted a nationwide search to find the new Deputy Chief of Police, the three finalists for the job are all officers currently with the department.

Regional news coverage from the KBIA newsroom, including:

• The possession of fireworks is now illegal in Columbia
• Opponents of a new Break Time in Columbia are re-gathering petition signatures
• Supporters of a ballot measure are still unhappy with Secretary of State Robin Carnahan's ballot summary.

This week on the show: What to expect during Wednesday’s Presidential debate. Plus, we talk with Republican women in Boone County.

This week, Harvest Public Media has a report from a surrogate debate, where each side tried to prove their candidate is best for agriculture. Plus, commentator Terry Smith talks about two political-types, one from each party, that could both have a major impact on the presidential race this year.

Regional news coverage from the KBIA newsroom, including:

• The former CEO of Mamtek is arrested and faces numerous criminal charges related to the failed Moberly factory
• The Columbia City Council approves the 2013 City budget, including cuts to retiree's benefits
• Captains in the Columbia Police Department are now considered "at will" employees

This week on the show, a report on what’s holding up the farm bill; and regular contributor Terry Smith weighs in on the Democratic National Convention.

This week on the show, commentator Terry Smith’s take on the Republican National Convention, and a conversation with a man who sat on the Missouri Supreme Court for two decades.

Regional news coverage from the KBIA newsroom, including:

• Supporters of initiative petitions regarding payday loans and minimum wage are giving up on a lawsuit trying to get the issues on the November ballot
• A new law make standardizes yellow lights across the state
• Columbia might seek voter approval for a new hotel tax

Regional news coverage from the KBIA newsroom, including:

• The latest on Todd Akin - an endorsement in jeopardy, and a comment from Karl Rove joking about Akin's murder.
• Former MO House Speaker Steven Tilley registers as a lobbyist, not long after resigning from office
• MU announces $5 million in funding for biomedical research projects