Columbia-Jefferson City News: Local TV, Radio and Newspapers
The latest headlines from Columbia-Jefferson City's own TV stations, newspapers and radio newsrooms, updated through the day. Further down: which channel each network is on and every station licensed in the Columbia-Jefferson City, MO market.
Latest Columbia-Jefferson City news
- Jefferson City teenager seriously hurt after two-vehicle crash
- Columbia police ask public for help in search for missing man
- Sacred Heart volleyball completes five-set comeback to win C1D14 title
- Veikka Viskari leads men’s golf to a fifth-place finish at the Abilene Christian Intercollegiate
- Columbia reviews residents' feedback on data centers
- Como Comunidad teams up with Ragtag Cinema to highlight Hispanic struggles
- LiUNA Local 955, Respect Missouri Voters host Amendment 6 town hall
- Dry, hot season cuts pumpkin supply, but farm fun keeps rolling all season long
- A perfect day
- New Jefferson City partnership aims to cut child care costs by up to two-thirds
- Sedalia area police reports for Oct. 23
- Mizzou moves class start date forward to Aug. 16
More Columbia-Jefferson City headlines (7)
- VIDEO | Fun, food and family at the annual Missouri Chestnut Festival
- Columbia City Council election petitions available for Second and Sixth Ward seats
- CPS hears more public feedback on 10-year facilities plan
- The Board of Aldermen discusses resolutions for stormwater repair projects and services
- Southern Boone soccer celebrates seniors and three more wins
- Southern Boone school board reviews safety efforts at October meeting
- Trick or Treat: Check out these Halloween events around Southern Boone County
Headlines and links come from each outlet's own news feed; the story opens on the outlet's website. Updated Oct 23, 10:05 am EDT.
The Columbia-Jefferson City, MO TV market has 5 full-power stations in FCC records. Here is which channel each network is on, who holds each license, and what viewers say about them.
What channel is ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS in Columbia-Jefferson City?
- ABC: KMIZ on channel 17 (Columbia)
- CBS: KRCG on channel 13 (Jefferson City)
- NBC: KOMU-TV on channel 8 (Columbia)
- PBS: KMOS-TV on channel 6 (Sedalia)
All full-power stations in the Columbia-Jefferson City market
| Network | Station | Channel | RF | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | KMIZ | 17 | 17 | Columbia, MO |
| CBS | KRCG | 13 | 29 | Jefferson City, MO |
| NBC | KOMU-TV | 8 | 27 | Columbia, MO |
| PBS | KMOS-TV | 6 | 15 | Sedalia, MO |
| CTN | KFDR | 25 | 20 | Jefferson City, MO |
Channel is the virtual channel your TV shows; RF is the frequency the station transmits on. A channel scan on your TV picks up changes after a station moves frequency.
Where to find MeTV, Antenna TV and other networks in Columbia-Jefferson City
Digital subchannels carry 17 more networks over the air in this market, free with an antenna:
| Network | Channel |
|---|---|
| Biz TV | 25.5 (KFDR) |
| Bounce TV | 17.5 (KMIZ) |
| CTN | 25.1 (KFDR) |
| Charge! | 13.3 (KRCG) |
| Comet | 13.2 (KRCG) |
| Confess | 17.7 (KMIZ) |
| Create | 6.2 (KMOS-TV) |
| Dabl | 22.5 (KQFX-LD) |
| Grit | 22.3 (KQFX-LD) |
| Ion Mystery | 22.4 (KQFX-LD) |
| Laff | 22.2 (KQFX-LD) |
| MeTV | 17.2 (KMIZ) |
| Newsmax2 | 25.4 (KFDR) |
| Nosey | 17.6 (KMIZ) |
| PBS Kids | 6.4 (KMOS-TV) |
| Roar | 13.4 (KRCG) |
| The Nest | 13.5 (KRCG) |
Low-power and Class A stations in the Columbia-Jefferson City market
| Network | Station | Channel | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOX | KQFX-LD | 22 | Columbia, MO |
News, talk and public radio in the Columbia-Jefferson City area
| Frequency | Station | Format | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89.5 FM | KOPN | Variety | Columbia, MO |
| 91.3 FM | KBIA | Public radio | Columbia, MO |
| 950 AM | KWOS | News–talk | Jefferson City, MO |
| 1050 AM | KSIS | News/talk | Sedalia, MO |
| 1400 AM | KFRU | News–talk | Columbia, MO |
Music, sports and other radio in the Columbia-Jefferson City area
See all 12 stations
| Frequency | Station | Format | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88.1 FM | KCOU | College | Columbia, MO |
| 88.9 FM | KJLU | Smooth jazz, blues, gospel, classic soul, reggae, hip hop | Jefferson City, MO |
| 90.5 FM | KMUC | Classical music | Columbia, MO |
| 92.3 FM | KSDL | Adult contemporary | Sedalia, MO |
| 96.7 FM | KCMQ | Classic rock | Columbia, MO |
| 98.3 FM | KDVC | Soft adult contemporary | Columbia, MO |
| 100.1 FM | KBBM | Country | Jefferson City, MO |
| 101.5 FM | KPLA | Adult contemporary | Columbia, MO |
| 102.3 FM | KBXR | Adult album alternative | Columbia, MO |
| 106.9 FM | KTXY | Mainstream Top 40 | Jefferson City, MO |
| 1490 AM | KDRO | Country | Sedalia, MO |
| 1580 AM | KTGR | Sports | Columbia, MO |
NOAA Weather Radio in the Columbia-Jefferson City area
| Frequency | Call sign | Transmitter | NWS office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162.400 MHz | WXL45 | Columbia, MO | St. Louis, MO |
Local newspapers in the Columbia-Jefferson City area
4 newspapers are based in communities in this TV market.
| Newspaper | Based in | Type | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Daily Tribune | Columbia, MO | Daily newspaper | 1901 |
| Columbia Missourian | Columbia, MO | Daily newspaper | 1908 |
| The Maneater | Columbia, MO | Student newspaper | 1955 |
| Sedalia Democrat | Sedalia, MO | Daily newspaper | 1868 |
Columbia-Jefferson City TV anchors and meteorologists
The on-air teams of 2 Columbia-Jefferson City newsrooms, as each station lists them.
KMIZ · ABC5 on air: Lucas Geisler
Obituaries in the Columbia-Jefferson City area
Death notices and obituaries from 13 local newspapers; each link opens the paper's own obituaries page.
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