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

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said Wednesday the new exam, to be used starting in 2014, will be the HiSET developed by Educational Testing Service.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Jefferson City voters will see a tax levy and a separate bond issue on their April 2nd ballots.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  School board members unanimously approve putting a bond issue and tax levy on the ballot.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The addition of security cameras and a keyless entry system would be paid for by the new operating levy.

Monday, December 10, 2012  During the open forum, many came out against the proposed “academy-style” layout of the new campus, which would feature a total of seven buildings, each supposedly dedicated to a certain area or areas of study.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  A group trying to expand charter schools in  Missouri says the concept would bring families more local control over how their money is spent and how their kids are taught.