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

Thursday, January 17, 2013  As regional winners, each school will receive $500.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Updated with video: Big lottery winners offer advice, cautionary tales as $500 million Powerball drawing approaches

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Republican Dave Spence has chipped in an additional $500,000 to his campaign for Missouri governor.

Friday, October 19, 2012  They're being held at the Morgan County Sheriff's Office on a $50,000 bond

Friday, August 31, 2012  Auditors say more than $500,000 is missing from Missouri State University's bookstore, and that amount could increase.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid announced a new proposal for city pensions that could save taxpayers $50 million.

Sunday, March 25, 2012  Claim made by Afghan official after U.S. Soldier went on killing spree, opening fire on several Afghani families.

Monday, January 09, 2012  Columbia School Board members approve asking voters to decide on a $50 million bond issue and a 40-cent tax levy increase.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Judge to hear testimony on whether Virginia Tech should pay fines related to 2007 shootings

Thursday, June 23, 2011  If the Federal Government decides to make the cut, WIC could lose over $500 million from their budget.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  Missouri lawmakers said they probably won’t raise state income taxes to pay for disaster relief for this year's tornadoes and floods.