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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Connecticut chef planning to feast on cicadas

Thursday, May 09, 2013  A southwest Missouri man has been indicted in a scheme to launder the proceeds of a scheme to sell spent cooking oil that had been stolen from restaurants.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Columbia firefighters use a red wreath to challenge people to stay safe during the holidays.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Art Ginsburg, the delightfully dorky television chef known as Mr. Food, has died at his home in Weston, Fla.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Feds claim alleged plot by New York City police officer to cannibalize women was no fantasy

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Missouri American Water says water is now safe to drink in Jefferson City.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  A manufacturing company plans to close one operation in Mexico and expand its plant in West Plains, bringing up to 200 new jobs to southern Missouri.

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

Sunday, January 29, 2012  Fire officials say a cooking fire caused thousands of dollars in damage at a Columbia Duplex.

Monday, January 23, 2012  AP IMPACT: Crude new meth recipe fills hospitals with burn patients, contributes to closures

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  A fire in Columbia caused $15,000 worth of damage.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  A wreath with red bulbs sits in front of Columbia’s main fire station from December 1 through January 2 to promote holiday safety.

Thursday, November 24, 2011  Unattended cooking leads to an apartment fire in Fulton Thanksgiving morning.

Friday, November 04, 2011  Columbia fire crews responded to a kitchen fire that displaced the apartment’s resident.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011