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

Sunday, April 07, 2013  The President of The National Rifle Association made his only visit to Missouri this weekend during a Lincoln Days dinner at The Lake of the Ozarks.

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

Thursday, October 18, 2012  May the funniest man win: Romney and Obama to face off, this time with a repertoire of jokes

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  It was 25 years ago today when Columbia city leaders bought a short line railroad and named it COLT.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  The Samaritan Center in Jefferson City is celebrating 25 years of service.

Sunday, August 26, 2012  Patrons still enjoying her signature laughs, conversation, and smile.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Participating restaurants selling tickets for new Ronald McDonald House in Columbia

Friday, January 13, 2012  The inaugural Mid-Missouri restaurant week kicks off Friday. For every special meal served, 10-percent of the amount raised will be set aside for the Buddy Pack Program.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Local restaurants prepare for one of their biggest nights of the year.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  KRCG Facebook fans wanted to know how the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Americans pay more to celebrate Thanksgiving, but higher prices don't deter travelers

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  It's called the dinner train and it rolls out of the Colt Railroad Terminal, north of Columbia, for the first time on Friday.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  The Columbia Star Dinner Train will soon offer a 3 hour journey between Columbia and Centralia.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  Updated: The 55th Annaul Ham-and-Bean dinner feeds more than 2,000 people.