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

Today at 7:40 AM  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Thursday, May 16, 2013  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas

Sunday, May 05, 2013  This year’s cold and wet spring has caused a lot of problems for flower and vegetable gardens throughout Missouri.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Lighning may be the cause of an apartment fire in Columbia that left three units uninhabitable.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Updated with video: Severe storms hit Midwest with snow, ice and damaging winds

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon Wednesday night declared a state of emergency in Missouri after a system of strong storms and tornadoes caused damage in the St. Louis region and other areas of the state.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  River levels are on the rise after Wednesday's storms, and lightning left damage in Columbia and Jefferson City

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Columbia apartment fire highlights need for renters to have insurance to cover the cost of replacing their possessions.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The experiment went into effect April 1 and will last through November 30.

Monday, March 25, 2013  If driving is unavoidable during or after a snowstorm, be sure to check road conditions before venturing out.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Jim Reed, extreme weather photographer, shared his experiences with chasing storms and photography at WWU.

Saturday, March 09, 2013 

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Updated with video: "This will be the biggest widespread storm of the winter," National Weather Service meteorologist Amy Seeley said.

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

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Winter Storm 2013 Round Two caused major damage in Mid Missouri and caused a roof to collapse under heavy snow.