Y107 Blogs

As COVID-19 rapidly spreads across the country and Mid-Missouri, many businesses have had to make tough decisions. For some, that has meant lay-offs.  But not all are reducing the workforce.

We were warned by all of our hairstylists to not cut your hair during quarantine! But what if you could have your hairstylist walk your mom through how to do it? That’s exactly what Miley Cyrus did! Miley really wanted to change up her “mullet” and make it more pixie like. She sent pictures to her stylist, Sally Hershberger, and …

Not even a pandemic can stop McDonald’s because they are hiring! The fast-food chain just announced they will be hiring more than 1,200 new employees from Columbia, Jefferson City and more Mid-Missouri communities! Not only is McDonald’s hiring, they are also offering a way to further your education. Employees will be able to take advantage of an education program that …

It’s summertime! That means EVERY Friday, Y107 will be hanging out at the “Party Capital of the Lake”, Shady Gators, for the Lake’s Ultimate Summer Weekend Kickoff Party! We’ll be live from 7p-9p as the sun is setting into another awesome weekend.  There’ll be live music on the mainstage every weekend from crowd favorites like Platinum Rock Legends, Dr. Zhivegas, …

If we have been taught anything during this pandemic its that relationships are one of the most important things in this world. Let’s keep working on making them stronger!  Teachers have not only gone out of their way to make sure their students are continuing to learn but they’re also making sure they are not forgotten. One teacher decided to …

Smiling is a little bit easier these days but it always helps to have some great stories to give you an extra boost.  An animated short was produced to honor the brave essential workers as they battle the “Covid-dragon.” Aside from the story being absolutely adorable, the short allows you to donate to the cause. Click here to learn more. …

Meet Homer! He is the cutest old man who’s looking for his forever family. While Homer has lived his entire life on a chain, you would never know it by how cuddly he is.  He deserves the best family.  If you’re interested in Homer contact Unchained Melodies at (573) 814-8073 or click here.

We are approaching another weekend! Time to celebrate with some awesome stories!  One of the hardest economic hits in our nation happened in Key West. With so many people struggling, a couple wanted to help out. They reached out to the mayor and came up with a jaw-dropping plan. They were going to help 52 families pay for their rent. …

The Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing will conduct B-2 flyovers of six Missouri communities to honor medical and healthcare professionals, essential employees and volunteers in the fight against COVID-19. The flyovers are part of an Air Force-wide effort to honor first responders as they battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Commander of the 131st Bomb Wing, Col. Ken Eaves, said …

Every hump day could use a little extra dose of good.  It’s officially nurses week and it couldn’t have come at a better time. We are all appreciating health care workers a little more now and Philadelphia showed theirs in the most epic way. As part of the local #PhillyShinesBlue campaign a company delivered a drone light show tribute. The …

Imagine one day you wake up, and you’re no longer able to see your kids, for you don’t know how long.  That’s how our teachers have it right now.  Thanks to COVID-19, the school year came to an abrupt pause this year. And with the Governor’s update yesterday, that’s how it’ll be the rest of the year. Our teachers love …

As things slowly start to open back up, we will still be giving you doses of happiness, just not as frequently. Make sure to look for the amazing stories on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays! With PPE being in high demand, manufacturers are working around the clock. They’ve also had help in the most unexpected places. A group of inmates at …

It’s so hard to say good-bye! All good things must come to an end, and while I’m excited to be going back to a more normal schedule, I’m sad I won’t get to hang out with my puppies as much! If you missed any of the final week’s episodes, here they are.  Thank you so much for watching!

As we head into our new “normal” let’s remember how many heroes that we have seen during this shutdown!  Let’s keep these “feel good” stories going!  A man’s life was saved twice by the same hospital. When he was a baby, Adam Lilling, had to have an experimental surgery done on his pancreas. Little did he know, years later his …

Thank You for your super generous donations yesterday during Fill the Foodbank! You have helped out in big ways to keep Mid-Mo fed.  What you may not have known, was MIZZOU Alum Chase Daniel had partnered with the Food Bank to match their donations up to $25k, with hopes of raising about $50k.  As we were getting underway yesterday, we learned that total …

Who’s been your hero during quarantine? This virus has definitely made me appreciate all of our healthcare workers so much more……and TOM HANKS!  The coronavirus has a lot of unknowns but one thing that scientists have discovered is plasma from recovered patients help those who are still sick. Our jaws dropped when we learned Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita …

We were all super bummed when we heard production on The Bachelorette was stalled due to the coronavirus.  But don’t worry! Bachelor Nation is going to have us covered this summer!  Not only are they doing the musical spinoff, ‘The Bachelor: Listen to Your Heart’ but they just announced a walk down memory lane with ‘The Bachelor: The Most Unforgettable – …

Watching the storm last night was mesmerizing and beautiful! It was kind of like watching all these amazing people perform so many acts of good during this crazy time!  Here are a couple more stories of some incredible people!  A creamery in Wisconsin created a ‘Kindness Cooler’ for people struggling to make ends meet. The cooler is filled with milk …

We’re trying to help do our part to get our local economy going again the best way we know how, which is to give away free marketing to get people to use your product/services.  At Zimmer Communications, we’re doing our part to help kick start the mid-Missouri economy by giving away three local business marketing plans! So if you own a …

When the sun is shining it’s definitely easier to have a smile on your face!  Let’s find some more joy in these stories!  You are never too young to give back! A 6-year-old girl wanted to give all of her $14.70 piggy bank savings to her local hospital. She also wrote a letter to all of the healthcare heroes working …

There’s a Mr. Rodger’s quote that has been going around lately:  When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people helping out.”

We are just one week away from the state slowly opening back up!  I think the worst days are behind us, and that’s definitely something to smile about!  Here are a few more reasons:  A therapy dog named Loki was used to visiting patients in hospitals before the coronavirus. Because of all the restrictions, Loki hasn’t been able to perform …

Another quarantined week only means more adventures with the corgis! In case you missed this week’s episodes, here they are! Make sure you don’t miss out on week six’s videos! Follow us on Youtube or Facebook! 

While the world begins to slowly open back up, it’s going to start getting easier to smile.  If you need any more reasons to smile, here they are!  This makes me smile a little bit extra because it happened in my hometown! A 10-year-old girl heard that some of the Chesterfield Police Department officers were going to lose some of …

Shout out to the City of Boonville! As times have changed due to COVID-19, people and businesses are struggling. The city was trying to come up with ideas to help stimulate their community. They came up something that helps both, and we love it! They have decided to offer residents up to $60 is credit on their water and sewer …