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

Friday, May 03, 2013  The pilot said he "hit a wall of frozen precipitation," which caused icing to occur quickly on the aircraft.

Friday, April 05, 2013  The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday the closures will be delayed until June 15.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Bob McDavid defeated challenger Sid Sullivan with more than 60% of the vote.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  More than two hundred people gathered in Columbia Tuesday night to provide input on the future of the mail distribution center at the Columbia Regional Airport.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The 24 towers selected to remain open were chosen because officials deemed that their closures "would have a negative impact on the national interest."

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Federal officials want to shut down the air traffic control tower at Columbia Regional Airport on April 7 because of forced budget cuts in Washington.

Friday, February 22, 2013  U.S. Postal Service officials plan to conduct a study at Columbia’s distribution center near the Columbia Regional Airport.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Update with video: A family talks about the impact of Frontier's Columbia cancellations for them.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Tonight marked the first flight from Chicago into Columbia Regional Airport

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The last flight of Delta Airlines departed Wednesday afternoon from Columbia, while American Airlines will begin offering flights Thursday at the airport.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid and Boone County Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwill gave presentations to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  The company refused the city's two-year, $3 million revenue guarantee

Monday, October 22, 2012  Columbia City Council Members approved an agreement with American Airlines that provides new air service to Chicago and Dallas from the Columbia Regional Airport.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Boone County candidates gathered at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Wednesday afternoon to talk about why they should get your vote.

Monday, September 17, 2012  The mayor of Columbia dropped in to make a pitch to the council to support development at the Columbia Regional Airport.