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

Thursday, May 23, 2013  As mid-Missourians plan to get out of town for Memorial Day weekend, the Red Cross wants people to keep water safety in mind.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Links to charitable organizations, as well as information about item drop-off.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Red Cross relief efforts are underway, and Joplin residents react to seeing catastrophic damage for the second time in two years.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Red Cross Volunteers are helping an Iberia family after a fire damaged their home.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The American Red Cross Heart of Missouri Chapter is helping a Stover-area Family after a fire.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The donation is to help the organization provide disaster relief and other local services.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Red Cross Heart of Missouri Chapter is aiding residents displaced from Tuesday's fire at the Ash Street Place apartments in Columbia.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  The fire happened Tuesday evening at the family's home on Deer Haven Lane in Portland.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Columbia and Marshall churches serve as overnight shelters for those affected by power outages.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Nominations for the eight categories will be accepted through Wednesday, May 1.

Monday, February 11, 2013  American Red Cross Heart of Missouri Chapter volunteers helped a Cole County family after high winds ripped off part of their roof.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Red cross volunteers responded Wednesday to the third fire in the Rolla-area in just two days.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  A Rolla-area family is left with nothing this New Year after a fire destroyed their mobile home this morning.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  The New Bloomfield, Central Callaway and Holts Summit fire departments responded.

Monday, November 05, 2012  The American Red Cross is helping a Columbia family after their home was destroyed by a fire Sunday.