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

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  'Why not live truthfully?': NBA's Jason Collins comes out, prompted in part by Boston bombings

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Rick Hoyt has run, biked and swum with his father in 1,092 races — including 252 triathlons, 70 marathons and 95 half-marathons — over the past 34 years, including a wartime race in El Salvador in which they had to be escorted by armed men.

Sunday, July 29, 2012  Despite the recent hot temperatures, Show-Me State Games officials said they attracted thousands of athletes, family members and volunteers.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Heathrow airport handles record numbers of passengers on big day for the London Olympics

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  The new program brings in five MU athletes each month to interact with the children

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Green tea, other food could complicate doping tests; Olympic officials may need to fix tests

Sunday, February 19, 2012  A new survey shows that Missouri students reported more than 850 suspected concussions during the 2011 fall semester.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Dozens of people will rappel down a Jefferson City high rise this week to support the Missouri Special Olympics.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Alex Rodriguez will be interviewed by MLB in investigation into illegal poker games.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Some of the team’s student athletes performed some community service work around Columbia on Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, September 30, 2010  The House has voted to set federal guidelines on managing concussions among student athletes and protecting young people suffering head injuries from long-term health problems.

Thursday, May 06, 2010  St. Louis' prosecutor says there's not enough evidence for now to warrant charges against some Saint Louis University athletes questioned by police in an alleged sexual assault on the campus.

Friday, August 07, 2009  Special Olympics athletes, coaches gather in Columbia for this year's outdoor championships.