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

Yesterday at 3:30 AM  Everything from power boats to pontoon boats will be competing next month in races at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  It was four years ago when a spike the bacteria known as Ecoli was caught on a weekly public beach water test. Is the water safe to be in this season?

Saturday, May 11, 2013  One of the greatest engineering achievements of its time stands sturdy as one of the areas greatest attractions.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  There are more than 3.1 million wake boarders across the globe. Wake boarding has become one of the fastest-growing water sports and has made its way to the Lake of the Ozarks.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A woman was taken to a local hospital Thursday after falling off a cliff near the Bagnell Dam Strip.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Tommy Hope was found dead of multiple stab wounds in his Camdenton home on April 28, 2004. An initial investigation with more than 60 leads yielded no arrests.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  The President of The National Rifle Association made his only visit to Missouri this weekend during a Lincoln Days dinner at The Lake of the Ozarks.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Update: Authorities have released the name of the man whose body was recovered at the Lake of the Ozarks Monday evening.

Monday, March 11, 2013  New figures show attendance at Missouri state parks rose by roughly a quarter-million people last year.

Friday, January 25, 2013  No one was injured.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  She has been charged with forgery and first-degree murder

Sunday, October 28, 2012  This is the first year of the underwater pumpkin carving event, but Tri-County YMCA wants to make this a yearly tradition of their own.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Thursday evening the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce lighted up the new Lake Ozark welcome sign.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Businesses at the Lake are catering to a larger crowd than ever before.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Two alarms were called and firefighters brought in from several departments to batle a blaze at the Water's Edge condo complex Tuesday night.