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

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  One sinkhole is causing creek water to flood into a quarry, another sinkhole is about 50 feet in diameter and 15 feet deep.

Monday, June 10, 2013  While black bears are native to Missouri, they were almost eliminated from the state in the 1800s. The department says some bears returned to southern Missouri after a re-introduction in Arkansas that began in the 1950s.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Controversy in recent years has focused on land around the lake formed by a hydroelectric project now operated by St. Louis-based Ameren.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Ameren Missouri sponsors the Adopt-the-Shoreline program and paid more than $9,000 to dispose of the trash and debris collected from over 375 miles of shoreline during the 22nd annual event.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Rivers in the nation's heartland are rising yet again, and with heavy rain in the forecast, parts of Iowa, Missouri and Illinois are bracing for another round of flooding.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Acres of garbage are burning below the surface of a suburban St. Louis landfill, causing a smell so overpowering that people in nearby neighborhoods are reluctant to come out of their homes.

Friday, May 24, 2013  On April 4, an investigation of a City of Ashland project located on Salinda Drive in Boone County was conducted in response to an environmental concern.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The rising Mississippi River is raising concerns in some southeast Missouri communities.

Friday, May 03, 2013  New federal report cites many causes for dramatic bee disappearance

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Fulton collected 15.53 tons of recyclables in April, which is the second highest total for one month during the past six years.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The Columbia Fire Department contained the chemical spill quickly, and remained on scene until a clean-up company arrived.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  The Missouri Auditor's office will review the Missouri Hazardous Waste Program following newspaper reports that exposed oversight concerns involving cleanup of the former Carondelet Coke site in St. Louis.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Federal wildlife managers look to New Mexico pilot project in battle against feral pigs

Friday, March 15, 2013  Obama pushes for federal research into clean energy technology that can wean vehicles off oil

Friday, March 08, 2013  The planet was slowly cooling for thousands of years until an unprecedented reversal in the 20th century.