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

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Almost a week after the second winter storm to hit mid-MO, power is finally restored to all Co-Mo customers

Friday, March 01, 2013  The Wal-mart store on Conley and the Sam's Club in Columbia were closed Thursday so workers could remove snow from the roofs of the two buildings.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Updated with video: Undeclared horse meat found in Swedish meat balls for Ikea stores in Czech Republic

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Jefferson City businessman buys Capital Mall.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Investigators think the same people robbed two different Petro Mart convenience stores.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Several pharmacies in the St. Louis area are now selling the first-ever pseudoephedrine-based decongestant that apparently cannot be used to make methamphetamine.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  A Missouri Democratic lawmaker is trying to stop "black Friday" shopping from ruining the Thanksgiving dinners of workers.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  This year's Black Friday bargain hunt is beginning early at many stores.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Walgreens Co. says it plans to close four stores in southwest Missouri that it is buying from USA Drug.

Saturday, July 28, 2012  Walmart officials continue to work closely with law enforcement to find out who is responsible for bomb threats in 5 of their Missouri stores including Jefferson City’s eastside location.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  The Missouri Supreme Court says convenience stores cannot claim a tax break on the electricity used to prepare food.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  The new Lake Ozark Kohl's store will officially open their doors Wednesday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  Update: The list of stores closing was released Thursday afternoon.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Local shoppers react to the possibility of both Sears and Kmart packing up shop in Mid-Missouri.

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.