Mid-Missouri News

(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 9, 2026

UPDATE: Two suspects arrested for downtown Columbia shooting now charged in federal court

Two convicted felons who were arrested by Columbia Police after last weekend’s shooting in downtown Columbia now face federal charges that they possessed ammunition after a prior felony conviction. Federal […]

Date published: November 9, 2026

(LISTEN): Columbia-based Shelter Insurance is celebrating its 80th anniversary

Columbia-based Shelter Insurance is the eighth-largest employer in Columbia/Boone County, according to the latest statistics from Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI). REDI says Shelter has 1,115 employees in Columbia/Boone […]

Date published: November 9, 2026

Texas beats Missouri 34-20 Saturday in Columbia; Missouri’s lieutenant governor blasts the officiating

The #7 Texas Longhorns beat #18 Missouri 34-20 Saturday at sold-out Faurot field in Columbia. Texas scored 14 points in the final quarter. Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning had three touchdowns […]

Date published: November 8, 2026

Billikens beat Missouri men’s basketball team in Regions bank show me showdown

The St. Louis University Billikens men’s hoops team beat Missouri 90-84 Friday evening at St. Louis’ Enterprise Center in the Regions Bank Show Me Showdown. All five Billiken starters were […]

Date published: November 8, 2026

Columbia double homicide suspect to appear in court Monday, ahead of December jury trial

A pre-trial conference is set for Monday morning at the Boone County Courthouse for a Columbia suspect charged with two counts of second degree murder. Boone County prosecutors have also […]

Date published: November 8, 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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