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

Monday, April 29, 2013  Proponents of background checks for gun sales are exploring ballot options

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Cooper County Commissioners said that tax money represents about one percent of their annual budget or $83,000 a year.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The committee heard testimony Monday from some former poll workers who say the machines now used in Missouri malfunction and miscount votes.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Boone County Commissioners voted to place a three-eighths cent sales tax on the April 2 ballot.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Boone County Commissioners voted unanimously today to place a three-eighths-cent sales tax on the April 2 ballot.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  School board members unanimously approve putting a bond issue and tax levy on the ballot.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Sid Sullivan is challenging incumbent Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid on the April 2 ballot.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Boone County voters will vote on a three-eighth cent sales tax on the April ballot.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Officials in southeastern Missouri are seeking a new election for a state House seat because some voters apparently received the wrong ballots.

Monday, November 12, 2012  The show goes on, minus condoms, as LA's porn industry contemplates future of 'safe sex' films

Saturday, August 11, 2012  Missouri Republicans can rest comfortably knowing they'll control the state Senate -- even before a single ballot is cast this fall.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Missouri's primary election ballot on Tuesday includes six statewide offices, numerous congressional races and a proposed constitutional amendment.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Supporters will also need to have submitted enough petition signatures of registered voters

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Wednesday is the last day to register for Missourians who want to vote in the upcoming August primary.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Several Republicans are criticizing the ballot summaries that Missouri Democratic Secretary of State Robin Carnahan has prepared.