Mid-Missouri News

Mizzou hosts the Texas Longhorns in Saturday’s Top-20 showdown in Columbia

Eliah Drinkwitz’s #18 Missouri Tigers will host Steve Sarkisian’s #7 Texas Longhorns Saturday morning at 11 at sold-out Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Both teams are 6-2 overall and 3-2 in […]

Date published: November 7, 2026

Bootheel state senator elected Missouri Senate President Pro Tem

A state senator who represents southeast Missouri’s Bootheel has been elected as the new Missouri Senate President Pro Tem. State Sen. Jason Bean (R-Peach Orchard) was elected by Senate Republicans […]

Date published: November 6, 2026

(LISTEN): At least eight arrests after downtown Columbia shooting; police chief says it was gang-related

Columbia’s police chief confirms last weekend’s shooting in downtown Columbia was gang-related, saying 30 total shots were fired by multiple suspects. A 36-year-old woman was shot in the back and […]

Date published: November 6, 2026

UPDATE: CPD calls Friday morning press conference to address last weekend’s downtown shooting

Columbia Police have called a press conference for Friday morning at 11 to update reporters on last weekend’s downtown shooting near 8th and Walnut. A 36-year-old woman was shot in […]

Date published: November 6, 2026

Callaway County state lawmaker re-elected to third term this week

A state lawmaker who represents mid-Missouri’s Callaway County has been re-elected to a third term in Jefferson City. State Rep. Jim Schulte (R-New Bloomfield) beat Democrat Jessica O’Neal-Slisz by about […]

Date published: November 6, 2026

(LISTEN): Columbia snow plow drivers urge you to reduce speeds in snow and to give operators plenty of room

Columbia residents and motorists saw a few dozen snow plows on the road on Thursday, as Public Works crews conducted their annual dry snow run training exercise. It is part […]

Date published: November 6, 2026

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Dolly Parton Misses Dollywood Event

Dolly Parton was unable to attend the big opening of Dollywood’s new NightFlight Expedition roller coaster Friday, joining the celebration virtually instead. “I’m still in Nashville, and I’m sorry about that. […]

Date published: August 17, 2026

Dolly Parton Is Heading To Broadway

Her life story is becoming a Broadway musical. Dolly Parton is marking her 81st birthday in a BIG way! Her Broadway debut, Dolly: A True Original Musical, will open at New York City’s […]

Date published: July 8, 2026

Garth Brooks Announces Arena Tour

What a great surprise! Garth Brooks has just announced his “Blame It All On My Roots Tour,” and he’s pricing every ticket at the same flat rate. Each seat on the […]

Date published: July 8, 2026

Dolly Parton Gives Update On Health

It’s been a little while since we’ve heard from Dolly. Dolly Parton made her first major public appearance on Friday, March 13th, at Dollywood’s 2026 season kickoff in Pigeon Forge. She […]

Date published: March 16, 2026

Chris Stapleton Makes History

Chris Stapleton is unstoppable! Chris Stapleton achieved a major milestone on Monday, January 12th, when the RIAA certified “Tennessee Whiskey” as Double Diamond, marking over 20 million units sold and making it the […]

Date published: January 13, 2026

Johnny Cash’s Estate Sues Popular Brand

The estate of the legendary Johnny Cash has filed a federal lawsuit in Nashville against Coca-Cola, accusing the them of illegally using a tribute singer named Shawn Barker, to mimic Johnny’s voice in […]

Date published: December 1, 2025

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