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

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Long-running study on Internet use finds 86 percent of Americans are online and most believe Big Brother is watching

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  House Speaker Boehner predicts Congress can pass sweeping immigration legislation this year

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Nixon is to depart Friday for France, where he plans to attend the International Paris Air Show. The governor's office says Nixon also will go to the Normandy American Cemetery to honor the 232 Missourians who were buried there after dying in World War II.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Canadians find many goods are a lot less expensive on the U.S. side of the border.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys as Scouts, but controversy likely to persist

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Links to charitable organizations, as well as information about item drop-off.

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Behind the Staples and across the Steak and Shake on Missouri Boulevard, a lone sentry from a war few remember, but which played a critical role in establishing the modern National Guard, stands watch over the city.

Friday, May 03, 2013  From grain to glass, making vodka and whiskey with local crops is catching on

Monday, April 29, 2013  Red Cross Volunteers are helping an Iberia family after a fire damaged their home.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The American Red Cross Heart of Missouri Chapter is helping a Stover-area Family after a fire.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Hollywood yielding to China's box-office clout by removing some content, filming alternatives

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  AGING AMERICA: Poll finds people in denial about the need for long-term care as they get older

Monday, April 22, 2013  Don't take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centers

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A national trails magazine has awarded Missouri the title of "Best Trails State" for its commitment to maintain and improve its vast system of hiking and biking paths.