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

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Missouri utility regulators have approved a $260 million rate increase for electric customers of Ameren Missouri.

Sunday, April 01, 2012  Home insurance rates in Missouri are rising after last year's deadly tornadoes in the state.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Aggressive efforts to prevent students from dropping out contributed to a modest 3.5 percentage point increase nationally in the high school graduation rate from 2001 to 2009, according to research presented Monday at the Grad Nation summit in Washington.

Friday, February 03, 2012  Customers of Ameren Missouri would see their average monthly electric bills rise about $14 under a rate increase proposal filed Friday.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  The Jefferson City Council will not be asked on Monday in increase sewer service rates for people living outside city limits.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The Checker Cab Company said it needs to increase rates because of the high cost of fuel and vehicle maintenance.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  A new city water ordinance is putting some Eldon business and property owners in an outrage.

Thursday, June 17, 2010  Customers of Missouri-American Water Co. will be paying about $28 million more annually.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010  Hundreds of mid-Missourians attended Tuesday's public hearing in Jefferson City to discuss the latest Ameren UE electric rate case.