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

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

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  Find out some great tips on how to lower the price of your utility bills.

Sunday, October 16, 2011  A man is charged with property damage after he tried to steal parts of an air conditioning unit.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Most schools throughout Mid-Missouri have air conditioning, but there are a few that don't.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  Officials at the Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City confirmed an inmate died unexpectedly Thursday.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  We learned that some Housing Authority apartments and the Algoa Correctional Facility don't have air conditioning.

Friday, June 10, 2011  The program allows low-income families to swap their old window air-conditioner unit for a new one that’s more energy efficient.

Friday, June 10, 2011  State workers tell KRCG they are feeling the heat at work.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  The Columbia School District will dismiss all schools without air conditioning early Friday because of a heat advisory.

Thursday, July 22, 2010  Columbia utility customers who volunteer to join the program get a 3 percent discount on their electric bill from June through September.

Monday, July 19, 2010  Missouri Health Officials are reporting more than 100 heat-related illnesses during the current heat wave.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  Monday was the first day of summer, but Mother Nature has been there for some time, and with another week in the 90's ahead, it was the perfect day to give out air conditioners to people in need.

Friday, June 04, 2010  Low-income families in Boone County have the opportunity to exchange their old air-conditioner for a brand new one.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009  "Brutal" temperatures are predicted for the Seattle area on Wednesday as a record heat wave afflicting the Pacific Northwest continues to bake everything west of the Cascades.