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

Yesterday at 6:15 PM  The Department of Natural Resources closed the Grand Glaize Beach at the Lake of the Ozarks due to high levels of E. Coli bacteria.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Flooding and concerns about water quality have prompted the closings of several public swimming beaches in Missouri.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The beach at Finger Lakes in Columbia is temporarily closed after water samples taken Tuesday revealed bacteria levels higher than those recommended for waters used for swimming.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 

Saturday, May 11, 2013  How did the dam creation in the past, lead to current expansions and bright is the future looking in the Lake area?

Saturday, May 11, 2013  It was four years ago when a spike the bacteria known as Ecoli was caught on a weekly public beach water test. Is the water safe to be in this season?

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The Aqua Rama underwater mermaid show featured women dressed in fishtails performing in a 85,000 gallon pool with a large glass window.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  No one was hurt when firefighters arrived at the Lakewood Condos in Osage Beach about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The former owner of a Sunrise Beach strip club was sentenced in federal court Thursday for illegally possessing 31 firearms.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Two 17-year-olds and a 19-year-old who used a 12-day-old baby and its car seat to hide stolen items were arrested Sunday evening.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Update:  Fire officials release the cause of a fire that damaged an Osage Beach landmark late Sunday morning.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Voters in the Camdenton R-III schools district will have the option to approve a bond issue on the April 2 ballot.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  In beach-loving Brazil, the disabled defy even paralysis to ride the waves

Monday, March 11, 2013  Two of his six robberies occurred in Columbia and Sedalia

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Large shark kills man in rare attack off New Zealand beach; police fire shots at it from boat