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

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Columbia city council heard presentations Thursday from Columbia Water and Light during a work session to try and solve the energy problem in the southern part of the city.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The waterway has crested from Iowa through southern Missouri and Illinois but remained above flood stage at many spots Monday. Hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland are under water and hundreds of roads remain closed.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  The move by the state Department of Natural Resources comes after a change in federal requirements allowed public water suppliers to begin posting their annual "consumer confidence reports" online instead of mailing them to customers. The reports include information about water sources and details about the amounts of contaminants found in tests of drinking water.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Flooding and concerns about water quality have prompted the closings of several public swimming beaches in Missouri.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Boonville city council members unanimously approved a new water management contract with a Columbia company.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Sections of North Jefferson City are under water as the Missouri River continues to rise.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Missouri Water Patrol Officers want boaters to wear a lifejacket, and obey boat safety laws.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 

Friday, May 24, 2013  On April 4, an investigation of a City of Ashland project located on Salinda Drive in Boone County was conducted in response to an environmental concern.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  As mid-Missourians plan to get out of town for Memorial Day weekend, the Red Cross wants people to keep water safety in mind.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Twehous Excavating will be repairing the damages caused by a water main break.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Low-income families and individuals are getting a break from the heat in Boone County.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  It was four years ago when a spike the bacteria known as Ecoli was caught on a weekly public beach water test. Is the water safe to be in this season?

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.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Amid the returning greenery of Ha Ha Tonka State Park sit the stone ruins of a castle.