Mid-Missouri News

(LISTEN): Jefferson City’s police chief says awards banquet highlights the depth of his officers’ heroism

About 15 Jefferson City Police Department personnel earned awards at the recent fifth annual Jefferson City Police Foundation awards banquet. Several officers had been shot at and some suffered injuries […]

Date published: May 28, 2026

Columbia’s I-70 Providence road overpass to be demolished this weekend

State transportation officials say Columbia’s I-70 Providence road overpass will be demolished and removed this weekend. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says demolition begins Friday evening at 9 and […]

Date published: May 28, 2026

UPDATE: Missouri Supreme Court issues key decision involving congressional maps

The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the state Constitution’s plain language gives the governor broad authority to determine when and the topics of a special session. Wednesday’s unanimous […]

Date published: May 28, 2026

Violent crime in Columbia dropping, according to CPD’s 2025 annual report

The Columbia Police Department has released its first annual report since 2009 and it shows that violent crime has dropped annually since 2021. Violent crime consists of murder, robbery, aggravated […]

Date published: May 28, 2026

Brewers sweep St. Louis; Cardinals are idle on Thursday

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cardinals 2-1 Wednesday afternoon at American Family field, sweeping the three-game series. St. Louis falls to 29-25 and they’re four-and-a-half games out of first place […]

Date published: May 28, 2026

Boone County voters to cast ballots in November on proposed sales tax for new jail

Boone County commissioners have voted unanimously to place a proposed three-eighth-cent law enforcement sales tax for a new jail on the November ballot. Boone County presiding commissioner Kip Kendrick notes […]

Date published: May 27, 2026

(LISTEN): Bipartisan support for MoDOT’s $441-million I-70 improvement project from Rocheport to Columbia

West-central Missouri Congressman Mark Alford (R-Raymore) says the $441-million I-70 improvement project from Rocheport to Columbia means reduced congestion and safer roads. The Raymore congressman participated at the recent groundbreaking […]

Date published: May 27, 2026

Columbia/Boone County home prices increase in April

Prices for single-family home sales jumped again in April in Columbia and Boone County. The Columbia Board of Realtors says the median home price in Columbia increased 15 percent in […]

Date published: May 27, 2026

Mizzou’s 2026 football season is 100 days away; Mizzou-Troy game on September 19th will be 100th anniversary game

University of Missouri athletics is making plans for its centennial season at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Mizzou’s $250-million Memorial Stadium improvement project approved by the UM Board of Curators in […]

Date published: May 27, 2026

Milwaukee beats Cardinals 6-0; Brewers go for sweep Wednesday afternoon on 939 the Eagle

The Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 Tuesday evening at American Family field in Milwaukee. The Brewers go for the sweep Wednesday: pregame coverage on 939 the Eagle begins […]

Date published: May 27, 2026

(LISTEN): Fast-growing COR Development involved in numerous key projects in mid-Missouri

A three-year-old company called COR Development is building or has built numerous projects in Columbia, Boone County and mid-Missouri. COR stands for Coil, Orscheln and Riordan. COR Development member Randy […]

Date published: May 26, 2026

(LISTEN): Columbia’s 98th Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony features veterans, bagpipes and a band

The Columbia Community Band performs Taps at Monday’s 98th Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Boone County Courthouse monuments. Boone County commissioners and numerous others presented wreaths during the emotional […]

Date published: May 26, 2026

Athlete of the Week

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KFAL Athlete of the Week: Fulton Senior Forward Will Yates

Yates is averaging 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 block per game, bringing toughness and consistency to the Hornets lineup. Often matched up against taller opponents, Will competes fearlessly in the paint and never backs down from a challenge. A fierce competitor who works hard every possession.Will Yates is this

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KFAL Athlete of the Week: Dalton Brewer

North Callaway senior Dalton Brewer is this week’s KFAL Athlete of the Week after helping lead the Thunderbirds to a 57–36 Senior Night Win over Wright City. Brewer finished the night with 12 points, 3 assists, and 3 steals, setting the tone on both ends of the floor as North

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KFAL Athlete of the Week: Dez Galbreath-Chambers

Fulton High School senior Dez Galbreath-Chambers is this week’s KFAL Athlete of the Week. Dez helped lead the Lady Hornets to a 40–34 road win at Bowling Green on Friday night, scoring 8 points, pulling down 5 rebounds, and adding 2 blocks. A three-year starter and team leader, Dez brings

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Music News

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

Dolly Parton To Open Truck Stops In 2026

Dolly Parton is getting into the truck stop business by partnering with Tennessean Travel Stop to rebrand their flagship location in Cornersville, Tennessee, as ‘Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop,’ set to open […]

Date published: November 24, 2025

Lainey Wilson Wins Big At CMA’s

What an incredible night for Lainey Wilson! The 59th Annual CMA Awards was last night at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, which was hosted by Lainey Wilson, who went on to win […]

Date published: November 20, 2025

Kenny Chesney Inducted Into Country Music Hall Of Fame

Kenny Chesney, along with June Carter Cash, and Tony Brown were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 19th. They joined the 155 previous Hall of Famers in a […]

Date published: October 21, 2025

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