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

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  New research finds that larger ant colonies have an edge over smaller ones.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  An engineering student at the Missouri University of Science and Technology has died of head injuries he suffered in a fall.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Students at Missouri University of Science and Technology are working on a research project to help Kenyans make money to support their families.

Monday, February 20, 2012  UPDATE: Curators agreed to raise tuition at the system’s four campuses this fall by an average of 3% for Missouri residents. This is less than half of what leaders proposed earlier this month.

Thursday, January 27, 2011  John Carney III, The Chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, is planning to retire after 6 years at his desk.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009  The costs of higher education has skyrocketed in recent years, and admissions represenatives at mid-Missouri colleges and universities are reporting a record amount of applicants in a bad economy.