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

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  School board members adopted a new policy Monday night that gives school administrators the option of allowing the use of smart phones for educational purposes.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Jefferson City voters did not pass either the tax levy and bond issue.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Jefferson City voters will decide tonight whether or not to pass a tax levy and a separate bond issue.

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

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  A former Jefferson City band teacher will spend 60 days in the Cole County Jail.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The resolution says there wouldn't be another school bond issue or levy ballot question for five years if the April issue passes.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  COLUMBIA-- There are only three sites remaining in the search for a plot for a new Columbia elementary school.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  School officials originally wanted to make a final vote on new start times at their work session after their meeting on February 11.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Site tours of the three locations will occur on January 26

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Columbia police officers are stepping patrols at both public and private schools.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  The original of plan of starting high school classes at 7:20 a.m. will not happen.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  The “Columbia, I Read” project gives free, unlimited access to books electronically.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Missouri’s public schools are 41st in the country in Education Week's annual rankings.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Governor Jay Nixon sent out a letter today to the superintendents of each of Missouri's public school districts stating his opposition to legislation that would arm teachers.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Jefferson City Public School officials are clarifying the meaning behind an automated voice message that went out to students and parents last night.