The latest local news, weather and high school sports in and around Columbia and Jefferson City

Friday, March 08, 2013  A patient tested positive for antibiotic resistant CRE.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  President Barack Obama is taking 23 executive actions aimed at curbing gun violence that don't require congressional action.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The weekly map of flu cases put out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Missouri with regional activity, one step down from the worst, "widespread" cases.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A holistic nurse who chose not to get the flu shot was fired for not wearing a surgical mask at Springfield's Cox South hospital.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Making HIV tests as common as cholesterol checks: Guideline pushes routine screens for most

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a salmonella outbreak that has sickened dozens of people has been linked to a mail-order poultry hatchery in southwest Missouri.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  The Centers for Disease Control reports drowning is the leading cause of injury death among children 4-years-old and younger.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  CDC report shows a larger share of births are to unwed couples who are living together

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Living together before marriage no longer seen as bad omen; about 60 pct of couples try it

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Health officials say an Oklahoma baby is the third infant this month sickened by bacteria sometimes associated with tainted infant formula.

Sunday, December 25, 2011  Illinois-based Mead Johnson says another batch of tests done on its Enfamil Premium Newborn infant formula found no trace of the bacteria tied to the death of a Missouri baby.

Friday, November 18, 2011  It's supposed to help your teeth but in this economic recession, some cities across the country can't afford to keep fluoride in the water.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  The Listeria outbreak traced to tainted Colorado cantaloupes has been the deadliest food-borne illness in the United States in a decade.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Older kids need vaccines, and fall's a good time to check even if school doesn't

Sunday, August 07, 2011  MU researchers say physical inactivity is the primary cause of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity and fatty liver disease.