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

Friday, April 12, 2013  A woman became trapped Thursday when she drove her red Durango into a flooded area of Loesch Road in Cole County.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Crews have completed the most critical phase of removing bedrock that threatened barges along a crucial stretch of the drought-starved Mississippi River in southern Illinois.

Saturday, January 05, 2013  The effort is considered vital in ensuring that stretch of river remains open to barge traffic as the lingering drought continues to lower the level of the Mississippi.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Water and Light Department officials said Columbia averages about two to five water main breaks a week this time of year.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  An off-duty Columbia police officer witnessed the incident and pulled the man to safety

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Officials at the Columbia Water and Light Department say by adding the fluoride to the water, they are simply following the recommendations of the EPA and the US Health and Human Services Department.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Businesses that move products on the Mississippi River continue to seek the government's help as the river approaches historic lows.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  About 100 residents will be affected

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Boil water order lifted for Centralia.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Residents in Centrailia have been under a boil order since Sunday after two water main breaks.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  The woman's name had not been released.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Pump in the city's water tower stopped working

Friday, August 10, 2012  The area is normally under water

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Officials from the Missouri Highway Patrol Marine Operations division will be on hand.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  They say that watering and mulching trees helps prevent heat-stress