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Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Gets Emotional

Things were emotional during the 2024 induction ceremony for the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 20th. The event honored new inductees James Burton, John Anderson, and the late Toby Keith. […]

Date published: October 22, 2024

Brantley Gilbert’s New Arrival

The fans in Tupelo, Mississippi are very understanding! Brantley Gilbert had a legitimate excuse to leave the stage mid-performance during his show at Cadence Bank Arena on Friday night. His […]

Date published: October 14, 2024

Country Music Making Holiday Plans

Two country music focused TV holiday specials were just announced on Tuesday, October 8.  Christmas at the Opry, which will be hosted by Little Big Town and feature performances by Dan + Shay, […]

Date published: October 9, 2024

Benefit Concert For Carolina

Luke Combs had teased it on social media. We knew it was coming. Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor have banded together to help organize the Concert for Carolina, a benefit […]

Date published: October 8, 2024

Dolly Parton Donates To Helene Relief

Dolly Parton is simply amazing. During a press conference in Newport, Tennessee on Friday, October 4th, she announced that she will be donating $1 million of her own money for relief […]

Date published: October 7, 2024

Morgan Wallen Lends A Hand

We have all seen the devastation left by Hurricane Helene. The Morgan Wallen Foundation made a charitable donation of $500,000 to the American Red Cross on September 30th to help those affected […]

Date published: October 3, 2024

Rascal Flatts Announces Tour

Yesterday, an announcement was made. Rascal Flatts are heading out on tour in 2025 for the first time since the group announced they were going on hiatus back in 2020. The […]

Date published: October 2, 2024

CMA’s Announce New Co-host

A new co-host will be taking the stage with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. Lainey Wilson have been named as the co-host to join in the fun at the 2024 CMA […]

Date published: October 1, 2024

Kris Kristofferson Passes At 88

Kris Kristofferson, passed away on Saturday, September 28 at the age of 88. Kristofferson died peacefully at his home in Maui while surrounded by his family. Kristofferson was a native […]

Date published: September 30, 2024

Country Music Represented At The People’s Choice Awards

The second-annual People’s Choice Country Awards took place September 26th at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The show was hosted by Shania Twain, and aired live on NBC. Miranda Lambert […]

Date published: September 27, 2024

Country Present For Rock Hall Induction

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has shared the full lineup of performers and presenters taking part in the 2024 induction ceremony coming up on October 19th. This year’s […]

Date published: September 26, 2024

Statue Of Johnny Cash Revealed

Johnny Cash has become the first professional musician to receive a statue in the U.S. Capitol. The statue was revealed by members of Johnny’s family, including his daughter Rosanne, during a ceremony on Tuesday, […]

Date published: September 25, 2024

Mid-Missouri News

(AUDIO): Easterseals Midwest plans Tuesday Missouri disability financial summit

Easterseals Midwest says there are currently more than 37,000 children with autism across Missouri, including 987 children in Boone County. Easterseals Midwest is the largest provider of autism services in […]

Date published: October 21, 2024

(AUDIO): Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe seeking re-election in April; outlines priorities

Columbia’s mayor has announced that she’ll be seeking a second term in office in April. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe was elected mayor in 2022 and is finishing her first three-year term. […]

Date published: October 21, 2024

UPDATE: Alleged victim in high-profile 1984 Columbia cold case to testify at next week’s trial

The woman that Columbia Police and Boone County prosecutors say was abducted, raped and slashed with a pocket knife more than 41 years ago will testify at the suspect’s trial […]

Date published: October 20, 2024

Columbia officials warning of residents walking/jogging on COLT railroad

Columbia officials are urging you to not walk or jog on or near the COLT railroad, which is visible in several areas of town. The COLT railroad begins west of […]

Date published: October 20, 2024

South Columbia transmission line issue heads back to Columbia’s city council Monday

An issue that has divided residents in south Columbia for nearly a decade is heading back to Columbia’s city council Monday for a work session. The council will hold the […]

Date published: October 20, 2024

Mizzou fans will notice construction fencing and some changes near Memorial Stadium Saturday

Faurot Field in Columbia is expected to be packed for Saturday morning’s 113th Homecoming game between #19 Mizzou and Auburn. Mizzou has won seven straight Homecoming games, and they’re 5-1 […]

Date published: October 18, 2024

(AUDIO): Boone Health outlines plans for new multi-million dollar hospital in Mexico

The president of Columbia-based Boone Health says they plan to build a brand-new 18 to 25 bed hospital in mid-Missouri’s Mexico, which has been without a hospital and an emergency […]

Date published: October 18, 2024

Pre-trial conference set for today for 1984 Columbia cold case suspect

Look for a jury trial later this month for a former Columbia resident who is charged with the brutal 1984 rape and attempted murder of a woman who was kidnapped […]

Date published: October 18, 2024

Columbia officials encourage you to park in downtown garages for Mizzou homecoming parade

You can expect heavy traffic throughout downtown Columbia Saturday morning for Mizzou’s Homecoming parade, which begins at 8 am. Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan says the parade will begin […]

Date published: October 18, 2024

UPDATE: Westbound I-70 near Columbia reopens after tow truck catches on fire

A tow truck that caught fire east of Columbia on Thursday afternoon closed westbound I-70 for about an hour. There are no reports of injuries, at this time. Our news […]

Date published: October 18, 2024

Public safety is top priority for Columbia businessman running for mayor

Longtime Columbia businessman Blair “Murph” Murphy has announced that he’s running for mayor in April. Mr. Murphy, who co-owns Johnston Paint and Decorating on Buttonwood, has served as a CrimeStoppers […]

Date published: October 18, 2024

(AUDIO): Millions of dollars being raised on both sides for Missouri’s U.S. Senate race; Hawley says “this seat is not for sale”

The two candidates running for Missouri’s U.S. Senate seat in November have accused each other of distorting the other’s records. U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) faces a re-election challenge from […]

Date published: October 17, 2024

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