I started working at KIX 105.7 and Townsquare Media as a college intern in 2013. I graduated from the University of Central Missouri in 2013 with a Bachelors of Science degree majoring in public relations and minor in marketing. After college, I took an on-air position at KIX 105.7, 92.3 BOB FM, and 1050 AM KSIS. I currently host the Cool Country Afternoons on KIX 105.7 from 3PM-7PM. I also work as an Account Executive and Event Planner for the stations. I’m a huge sports fan. My teams are the Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, Los Angeles Lakers, and Mizzou. My favorite superhero is Batman and Game of Thrones is my favorite TV show. I never turn down a cold beer and good BBQ. Cheers.
Derrick Gill
Survival Adult Abuse Center Looks To Raise $15,000 At Fifth Annual “Girls’ Night Out” Fundraiser
The Johnson County Survival Adult Abuse Center's Fifth annual "Girls' Night Out" fundraiser will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 25, in the Elliot Union Ballroom at the University of Central Missouri. Survival has a goal $15,000 for this year's "Girls' Night Out" to fight domestic abuse.
Police Recieving Multiple Reports of Stolen Catalytic Converters in Warrensburg
Chief Kim Vansell, the Director of Public Safety for the University of Central Missouri, sent out an email stating that the UCM Department of Public Safety and the City of Warrensburg have received numerous reports of stolen catalytic converters from vehicles.
UCM Hosting an Affordable Health Care Act Enrollment Fair
The University of Central Missouri will host the Affordable Health Care Act – Health Insurance Enrollment Fair 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the James C. Kirkpatrick Library, located at the corner of Maguire and Clark streets in Warrensburg.
2013 Weather Year In Review – Missouri’s Tornado Count Nearly Doubles from 2012
Pettis County EMA Director Dave Clippert recently released a report reviewing Missouri's severe weather trends in 2013. In recent years, the amount of tornadoes have gone down for most of the country, but not in Missouri. According to Clippert, Missouri experienced 54 tornadoes in 2013, compared to 32 tornadoes in 2012.
Missouri Deer Harvest Plummets By 100,000 in 2013
Over 100,00 less deer were killed in 2013 firearm seasons compared to 2012. In 2012, a grand total of 311,304 were killed in Missouri. In 2013, the total plummeted to just 200,279. These totals are a combination of all the Missouri firearm season.
ESPN Host Dan Le Batard Banned from Hall of Fame Voting After Giving Away His Ballott
Dan Le Batard, an ESPN personality and sports writer for the Miami Herald, received a severe penalty from the Baseball Writers Association of America, or BBWAA, after giving his Baseball Hall of Fame voting ballot to Deadspin this year.
Mommy Madness Runner-Up: “Lil’ Driver”
Mother's Day is almost here, so we're sharing our absolute favorite Mommy Madness stories. The mom who sent us this story is the winner of a $50.00 gift certificate from Susan at Fringe Hair Salon.
Toddlers are notorious for having a mind of their own and doing what they want. This mommy was is for one crazy night when she woke up to a car horn and a missing 3-year-old.
Mommy Madness Submission: “He Said WHAT?!?!”
Kids are definitely known for saying whatever comes to their mind. I'm sure every mother has thought to herself at some point, "Who taught you that?" This mother is no different.
Mommy Madness Story Submission: “Show Her Your Boots…”
Get ready for Mommy Madness! It is no lie that kids learn quickly. It is also not uncommon for kids to mistake words that sound alike. Here is a funny story about what happen when kids misunderstand what you are telling them.
Mommy Madness Submission: “Doug, You’ve Got Mail!”
Everyone's mother has an embarrassing story to tell, even Doug's mom. Watch where you stick your head, Dougie.