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

Monday, May 20, 2013  Sen. Claire McCaskill’s office is now accepting applications for candidate nominations for the Class of 2018.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  There are more than 3.1 million wake boarders across the globe. Wake boarding has become one of the fastest-growing water sports and has made its way to the Lake of the Ozarks.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Spokesman: 3 dead - including shooter of self-inflicted wound - at Marine Base Quantico in Virginia

Friday, February 08, 2013  Original Iwo Jima monument coming to New York City auction, estimated to bring up to $1.8 million

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two women and a man armed with handguns robbed two men.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to announce Thursday that more than 230,000 battlefront posts are now open to women.

Monday, December 24, 2012  A Missouri Marine who lost his legs and left arm in Afghanistan about two years ago has moved into a new home in eastern Missouri built just for him.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Tsunami debris experts are setting out to examine a dock that washed ashore on a remote beach in Washington.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Tyler Huffman and his family moved into their new smart home in Jefferson City.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Skydivers blown off-course, land on high-security submarine base along Georgia coast

Monday, July 23, 2012  Only about 1,500 of 4,000 tickets have been sold

Monday, July 09, 2012  Update: The Highway Patrol has released the name of the woman who died.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Organizers say this Honor Flight ceremony is one of the biggest they've ever had.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  More than 300 African-Americans from Missouri served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Troopers say getting on the water prepared is the first step in avoiding problems on the lake.