Mid-Missouri News

UPDATE: McDonald’s on Columbia’s South Providence remains closed after fire

Two Columbia firefighters have been evaluated for heat-realated illnesses, after Tuesday afternoon’s fire at the McDonald’s in the 200 block of South Providence road. Columbia Fire Department (CPD) spokeswoman Skyler […]

Date published: August 5, 2026

UPDATE: Columbia voters approve sales/use tax for public safety by less than 100 votes

Columbia voters on Tuesday narrowly approved Proposition One, a proposed one percent sales/use tax that would be dedicated to public safety. Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon’s office says it passed […]

Date published: August 5, 2026

UPDATE: Missourians reject proposed constitutional amendment to phase out state income tax

Missouri voters have overwhelmingly rejected Amendment Five, a proposed constitutional amendment that would have phased out the individual state income tax and authorize the expansion of sales and use taxes. […]

Date published: August 5, 2026

COLUMBIA FINAL ELECTION RESULTS

Columbia voters approved Proposition 1 in Tuesday’s election to increase the city’s sales tax by one cent to fund police and fire services. The unofficial vote total was 15,042 Yes, […]

Date published: August 5, 2026

UPDATE: Sharon Jones wins Columbia’s fourth ward council race

Columbia Planning and Zoning commission chair Sharon Jones has been elected to Columbia’s fourth ward council seat, which has been vacant since June. Jones received 3,930 votes on Tuesday, while […]

Date published: August 5, 2026

Missourians approve Amendment One; support in red and blue counties again

Missouri voters have overwhelmingly approved an extension of Missouri’s parks, soils and water sales tax. Amendment One passed Tuesday with more than 82 percent of the vote. The one-tenth of […]

Date published: August 5, 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 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

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

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