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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  TransUnion: Improving housing market helps lower rate of late payments on US mortgages in first quarter

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  New Mexico slaughterhouse becomes ground zero in emotional debate over horse slaughter

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The former owner of a Sunrise Beach strip club was sentenced in federal court Thursday for illegally possessing 31 firearms.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Jefferson City native and new Capital Mall manager Jamie Reed has only been on the job for a month, but in that short amount of time he sees where the mall needs improvement.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. has purchased KRCG and 17 others in the Barrington Broadcasting Group for $370 million.

Friday, March 01, 2013  The lawsuit claims authorities are guilty of illegal gun seizure and police retaliation.

Friday, February 15, 2013  While most minimum wage employees are excited about the proposed federal increase to $9, small business owners like Elly Bethune said the increase would force them to make some unwanted changes.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Update: Story includes links to vandalism arrests as downtown Jefferson City business owners deal with graffiti and cover the costs of cleaning it up.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Family Pawn Owner Don Mayse said there is too much misinformation about guns in the national media and in Washington D.C.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The popular rock and blues duo has been vigiliant about protecting its music from commercialization.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Authorities want 50 charges, plus one felony count, filed against the owner

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A homeowner called to report the knocked-over snowman

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The structure will become part of the Katy Trail, thanks to its new ownership.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Twenty-five gun owners have already taken advantage of the new application and renewal process.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  A suburban New York newspaper has hired armed guards to protect staff following its publication of a list of residents with pistol permits.