Lebanon Now Podcast

his week on Good Morning Lebanon, we cover a little bit of everything happening across our community. Mayor Jared Carr and City Administrator Troy Schulte join us to discuss the Transportation Sales Tax on the August 4 ballot, current street and sidewalk projects, and why the City’s Community Survey is one of the best ways for residents to help guide future priorities and planning. We also welcome...

Don Mayhew was scheduled to join this episode of Millsap in the Morning but was unable to attend, so David Millsap was joined by Ryan Sherrer and later Sarah Hampton for a wide-ranging conversation about everything happening in Lebanon. They discuss upcoming election coverage on Lebanon Now, why unscripted candidate interviews matter, and preview future guests including Presiding Commissioner Rand...

Evah and James do our first segment called Hot Seat !!!! Welcome to Project Z.

This week on Millsap in the Morning , David Millsap is joined by Taylor Howe for a conversation about America’s 250th birthday and what Independence Day means beyond politics. They discuss the upcoming July 3 downtown celebration, the July 4 fireworks at the Lebanon airport, and the start of the Laclede County Fair. The conversation takes a deeper look at the Declaration of Independence, the Found...

Tune in, grab your coffee, and start your day with us, because there’s always something good happening right here in Lebanon! Today we have Lagina from Downtown Lebanon Missouri .Baleigh with the Laclede County Fair and Chris with Scott Event Rentals LLC!!!

This week’s episode features Missouri State Representative Bill Hardwick, who is running for the Missouri Senate in District 16. The conversation covers a wide range of issues facing the region and the state, including economic development, property rights, education, public safety, military partnerships, data centers, and what Hardwick says are his priorities if elected. If you want to hear direc...

Ashley Mahan and Brian Hash kick off another fun Friday from Ozark Fiber Studios with community updates, Chamber news, and plenty of laughs. This week features: • Phoenix Home Care & Hospice’s free 500-hamburger community lunch coming June 26. • Shepherd Hills celebrating 54 years in business with anniversary specials, knife sharpening, and Father’s Day deals. • Chamber updates, new members, a...

Millsap in the Morning kicked off its 2026 election coverage with former State Representative Hannah Kelly, who is seeking the District 16 State Senate seat. Kelly discussed her experience in Jefferson City, budget priorities, government spending, property tax ideas, Amendment 5, and why she opposes expanding video gambling. Plus, David Millsap previews upcoming candidate interviews and special In...

This week on Good Morning Lebanon, we talked childcare legislation with State Representative Don Mayhew, got a summer parks update from John Shelton, and somehow Ryan managed to get hit in the face with an axe during a game. (He’s fine… mostly.) Local conversations, community updates, and plenty of laughs along the way. Listen now on Spotify.

What happens when two New Yorkers trade apartment life for a tiny house, then a converted school bus, and eventually five acres in rural Missouri? In this episode, Ryan sits down with Ryan Marcus and Cheryl Marcus from KVC Academy to hear their incredible journey from New York City to Lebanon, Missouri. The couple shares how a documentary on minimalism changed their lives, leading them to build a...

Can your partner’s past become a problem in your present? In this episode of Husband & Wife, Ryan and Sarah are joined by Kelly Rhoads to discuss retroactive jealousy and the tendency many people have to compare themselves to their spouse’s previous relationships. The conversation covers social media stalking, curiosity about exes, jealousy, body counts, healthy versus unhealthy communication,...

On this episode of Millsap in the Morning, David Millsap sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Mutchler, Ward 3 councilman for the City of Lebanon and orthopedic surgeon at Lake Regional. They talk local sports, youth injuries, the growth of softball, Lebanon Yellow Jacket football, the city’s rebranding discussion, downtown revitalization, housing, parks, trails, the golf course, traffic, and the future of...

What was it like helping create one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time? In this episode, Ryan Sherrer sits down with Master Daniel Pesina, martial arts champion, stunt performer, and one of the key creative forces behind the original Mortal Kombat. Daniel shares how he got started in martial arts, the unlikely beginnings of Mortal Kombat, the creation of Scorpion and Sub-Zero, st...

A pregnant woman discovers her husband doesn’t want to be in the delivery room and turns to the internet for advice. Ryan and Sarah Sherrer, along with Kelly Rhoades, discuss whether the issue is fear, immaturity, lack of support, or something else entirely. The conversation dives into childbirth, marriage, emotional support, fatherhood, and the moments that can shape a relationship for years to c...

A major new program is coming to Laclede County, and local leaders believe it could help address one of the community’s most difficult challenges: keeping families together while helping parents overcome substance abuse. Judge Larry Winfrey announced that Laclede County will launch a new Family Treatment Court beginning in July. The program is designed to work alongside the juvenile court system a...

Join your favorite hosts Ashley and Brian as they talk all things going on with the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce. Joined by specials guests from Mercy Lebanon and Howell's Home Roofing.

Millsap in the Morning with Melissa Schmidt. What's going on in Lebanon, Local News and Real Talk.

Abbey Hoskins sat down with Rachel Starnes for a new episode of Girl Power, and the conversation covered everything from growing up in a musical family to building businesses in downtown Lebanon. Rachel shared stories about being the oldest of five kids, being homeschooled, and how music became a huge part of her life after her family discovered folk and bluegrass music through the Starvy Creek mu...

This month, Melinda Fries with Lebanon Area Foundation was joined with Lee Eastburn to discuss May's monthly Community Needs. This month we focused on something many Missourians know all too well: Disaster preparedness. From emergency go-bags to tornado safety plans, the conversation focused on simple steps families can take now to be better prepared during Missouri’s severe weather season. Th...

There are some people who leave color behind wherever they go. In Lebanon, many people know Deja Sandoval as the artist behind the painted windows downtown, bringing life and personality to storefronts throughout the community. But during a recent episode of Girl Power, hosted by Abbey Hoskins, viewers got to meet the woman behind the artwork and hear the deeply personal story that shaped who she...

Millsap in the Morning with Chief Jerry Harrison and Sheriff Matt Frederick

Marketing Is a Road, Advertising Is a Car. A 20 Year Marketer's Guide for Small Business Owners, with Abbey Hoskins For the kickoff of our new marketing series, Lebanon Now's Ryan Sherrer sits down with Abbey Hoskins to answer the questions every small business owner has actually wanted to ask. Without the jargon, without the LinkedIn lunatic energy, and without selling you a class at the...

This episode features Landon Keene and Jarett Scharenhorst talking about young people getting involved in politics, local government, and community leadership. The conversation covers everything from faith and education to local issues, stereotypes about Gen Z, and why more younger people are deciding to step up instead of waiting their turn. A solid conversation about local leadership, civic invo...

Special guests Cheryl Colson with Route 66 Society and Lt. Casey Springer with Lebanon Police Dept.

This week on Erased, Ariana sat down with Jenna Roy of JG Fit to talk all things women’s nutrition, protein, meal prep, metabolism, cravings, and why healthy living does not have to be as complicated as people make it seem. From busy mom schedules to sweet tooth struggles and fad diets, the conversation focused on realistic ways women can build healthier habits that actually last. If you’ve ever f...