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

Monday, May 20, 2013  Sen. Claire McCaskill’s office is now accepting applications for candidate nominations for the Class of 2018.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  A former soldier from Kansas City and his retired bomb-sniffing dog have received awards from the Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award Foundation.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A proposed troop realignment could reduce the number of soldiers stationed at Fort Leonard Wood by nearly 4,000.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  The program allows homebound individuals to have access to everyday household items.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Budget fight is limiting the Army's ability to train personnel, the Army's chief of staff said.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  China hacking reveals outsourcing to private US firms in international cyberwar

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Badminton, Harry Potter and Facebook: A look at Chinese unit accused of huge hacking operation

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to announce Thursday that more than 230,000 battlefront posts are now open to women.

Saturday, January 05, 2013  The effort is considered vital in ensuring that stretch of river remains open to barge traffic as the lingering drought continues to lower the level of the Mississippi.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The “Room at the Inn” shelter's goals is to prevent people from freezing to death on the streets of Columbia.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The Salvation Army says that, while giving them money is a kind-hearted gesture, it's not a guarantee that the money will go towards the basic necessities.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Businesses that move products on the Mississippi River continue to seek the government's help as the river approaches historic lows.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  A St. Louis man has filed suit over secret military-sponsored chemical testing in St. Louis during the Cold War.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Businesses that work and ship on the Mississippi are seeking a presidential declaration to stop the corps from cutting the Missouri River flow.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  A 31 year Salvation Army tradition welcomes all motorcyclists to the Annual Columbia Toy Run this Saturday.