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

Monday, May 06, 2013  The rising Mississippi River is raising concerns in some southeast Missouri communities.

Friday, May 03, 2013  New federal report cites many causes for dramatic bee disappearance

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Fulton collected 15.53 tons of recyclables in April, which is the second highest total for one month during the past six years.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The Columbia Fire Department contained the chemical spill quickly, and remained on scene until a clean-up company arrived.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  The Missouri Auditor's office will review the Missouri Hazardous Waste Program following newspaper reports that exposed oversight concerns involving cleanup of the former Carondelet Coke site in St. Louis.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Federal wildlife managers look to New Mexico pilot project in battle against feral pigs

Friday, March 15, 2013  Obama pushes for federal research into clean energy technology that can wean vehicles off oil

Friday, March 08, 2013  The planet was slowly cooling for thousands of years until an unprecedented reversal in the 20th century.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Some feedlots, meatpackers closing after US ranchers sold off cattle amid widespread drought

Friday, February 15, 2013  Meteor falls in Russia's Chelyabinsk region; 500 injured by explosions

Monday, February 11, 2013  American Red Cross Heart of Missouri Chapter volunteers helped a Cole County family after high winds ripped off part of their roof.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  It would cost about $14 million dollars to comply with EPA regulations on air quality.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Crude oil leaked into the Mississippi River and the waterway was closed.

Monday, January 28, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A bat found in a southern Missouri cave has tested positive for deadly white-nose syndrome.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri power companies could seek to levy a surcharge for costs from infrastructure projects under a legislative proposal.