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

Friday, May 17, 2013  Dave Brown started his journey in Atlantic City, NJ, heading toward San Francisco, CA.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Hospitals see wave of products to fight superbugs; penalties loom if patients catch infections

Saturday, April 20, 2013  The final steel beam for the hospital superstructure was hoisted into place, in what is known as a "topping out" ceremony.

Monday, March 18, 2013  The eight-story facility includes a new home for the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Residents say synthetic drugs have become a big problem in their middle and high schools.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Jane Dozier from St. Mary's hospital shared smoking statistics and explained what the habit does to your body, while offering tips for quitting.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Updated with video: Undeclared horse meat found in Swedish meat balls for Ikea stores in Czech Republic

Friday, February 15, 2013  Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill is pushing for the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act in Congress.

Monday, January 28, 2013  “Therapy for Ghosts” was released last September and is  based on temporary health issues that Praschan experienced, which left him paralyzed and mute.

Friday, January 25, 2013  They're planning a new clinic on the south side of Columbia.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Two disabled adults and two children lost their power because of an unpaid electric bill.