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Scarlett Robertson

Producer

Scarlett Robertson joined KBIA as a producer in February 2011. She studied psychology at Lake Forest College and holds a masters degree in journalism from Syracuse University. Scarlett began her professional career in psychology, jumped to magazines and then came to her senses and shifted to public radio. She has contributed to NPR member stations WAER in Syracuse, KUT in Austin and Chicago’s WBEZ. A native New Yorker, she is fascinated by rural Missouri. In no particular order she likes: peppermint stick ice cream, Brussels Griffons, documentaries, German orthopedic shoes, reading and biking. She lives in the Benton-Stephens neighborhood of Columbia where, for the first time ever, she can attempt to plant a garden.

Scarlett left KBIA in June of 2012.

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Off the Clock
3:30 pm
Fri February 17, 2012

A baseball fan's fantasy week

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The team sits in the dugout during a game at Royal's Fantasy Camp in Surprise, Ariz.

For major league baseball fans, this next week is an important one. Pitchers and catchers report for spring training and players at the rest of the positions follow suit in the coming weeks. But each year, hundreds of baseball fans get an even earlier start…at baseball fantasy camps. KBIA’s Ryan Famuliner is one of those people. He shares his story of a week of baseball spent in Surprise, Arizona.

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Off the Clock
3:03 pm
Fri February 10, 2012

Black women in art and the stories they tell

The Museum of Art and Archeology is commemorating Black History Month with an exhibition called "Black Women in Art and the Stories They Tell."

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Education
10:20 am
Thu February 9, 2012

University updates staff on budget issues

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Jesse Hall

The second meeting discussing MU’s  budget took place Wednesday where Director of Budget Tim Rooney led an updated presentation on the university’s financial situation for the coming year.

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Off the Clock
6:03 pm
Fri February 3, 2012

Preserving the history of black Kansas City

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The Black Archives of Mid America

The Black Archives of Mid-America recently completed renovations on a new exhibit and archive space and also welcomed a new executive director, Doretha Williams.

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Education
5:13 pm
Thu February 2, 2012

Curators discuss proposed budget cut outcomes

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The columns at the University of Missouri.

The University of Missouri System Board of Curators is meeting today in Kansas City. One item on the agenda, and on everyone's minds, is the budget.

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The 40/40 Project
12:00 pm
Thu February 2, 2012

KBIA visits Hartsburg

Hartsburg, Missouri is situated on hilly land just south of Ashland with a population of only about 105. Luther Hunt and his family settled in the area in 1870s and by 1893 a railroad station known as Hart City was built. But it wasn't until 1901 that the town was officially incorporated as Hartsburg. 

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Off the Clock
5:13 pm
Fri January 27, 2012

Lewis Black on politics, his fans and God

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Lewis Black

He’s an actor, playwright, bestselling author, award-winning stand-up comedian and popular political commentator.

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Education
5:29 pm
Thu January 26, 2012

MU looking at student transportation needs

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Wabash Station in Columbia

The University of Missouri is undertaking a study that will evaluate the transit needs of its students.

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Education
9:39 am
Wed January 25, 2012

MU leaders discuss budget constraints

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The MU Budget Office held an open meeting Tuesday to discuss the state of the university’s funds. 

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PM Newscasts
4:33 pm
Mon January 23, 2012

Newscast for January 23, 2012

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Regional news from the KBIA newsroom, including:

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