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

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The bill would cut Missouri's income tax rate for the first time in more than 90 years.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon Friday night declared a state of emergency in Missouri as a widespread severe weather system continued to move across the state.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Probe of well-connected truck stop chain, owned by the Tennessee governor's family, may widen

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Legislation awaiting action by Gov. Jay Nixon seeks to comply with federal mandates for Missouri's unemployment benefits system.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon says federal help is being offered to residents and businesses in several eastern Missouri counties affected by severe weather in April.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  The legislative session ended at 6 p.m. Friday, meeting mixed reviews among republicans and democrats.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon said he is prepared to lay off workers and curtail motor vehicle services in the Revenue Department in response to a legislative move to withhold funding.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The so-called prevailing wage for a given trade in a county is currently calculated based on voluntary surveys collected and submitted by contractors on a public works project.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon made more than $200,000 profit on his inaugural celebration and plans to keep the surplus money in his political committee.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Missouri National Guard citizen-soldiers will assist communities along the Mississippi River in flood fight after heavy rains this week

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon is imploring Missouri residents to lobby their lawmakers in a final push to expand Medicaid coverage for lower-income adults.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Governor Nixon announced Tuesday morning, the Department of Revenue will no longer scan or retain certificates of qualification for Concealed Carry Weapon endorsements.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon is moderating his support for legislation to end a tax break for low-income disabled and senior residents who live in rental housing.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon Wednesday night declared a state of emergency in Missouri after a system of strong storms and tornadoes caused damage in the St. Louis region and other areas of the state.