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

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  One tornado damaged areas of Johnson and Pettis counties, and the other briefly touched down near Gravois Mills.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  A Gravois Mills couple is dead after their motorcycle collided with an SUV on Highway 87 Sunday afternoon.

Monday, September 24, 2012  He drowned while trying to save another struggling swimmer

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Ameren said all lake counties have the same regulations in place regarding electrical wiring in boat docks.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Authorities find thousands of dollars worth of drugs at a home in Morgan County.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  MoDOT plans to replace the Soap Creek Bridge on Highway 5, between Laurie and Gravois Mills, by the end of spring. In order to speed up construction and save money, highway officials plan to close the bridge for 50 days, sending drivers on a detour.