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

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Paying union fees could no longer be a condition of employment in Missouri under a bill endorsed by a House committee.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A House committee endorsed similar legislation last week, but that measure seeks to criminalize enforcement of all federal gun laws.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Starting Friday, February 15, shelter hours will be from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri's incentive for parents seeking to adopt children from other countries could be coming to an end.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The show provides national exposure to the shelters across the country that provide the puppy athletes and the kittens that star in the halftime show.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  More than one hundred community members attended a city council meeting Tuesday night

Friday, June 22, 2012  As jury deliberates Sandusky's fate, 2 new accusers surface, including ex-coach's adopted son

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  If you are looking for something to do on Saturday April 28th, why not check out the Bark of Boone County in Stephens Lake Park in Columbia?

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  A Missouri House member wants to get older children in the state's foster system thinking about going to college.

Sunday, December 18, 2011  A mid Missouri family gives back this holiday season.

Monday, September 19, 2011  "Don't hate me because I'm less adoptable, adopt me because I need you."

Saturday, September 03, 2011  The seizure of more than 150 cats from a Kansas City home has animal control personnel scrambling to house them.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Two more furry friends said goodbye to the Joplin Humane Society. They boarded a plane to meet their new owner, Mike Bettes from The Weather Channel.

Sunday, May 22, 2011  Missourians who have been adopted could soon find it easier to obtain information about their biological parents.

Friday, February 25, 2011  More than 40 wild horses and burros will be available for adoption this weekend at the Boone County Fairgrounds.