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

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Tropical Storm Andrea a little stronger in the Gulf as it bears down on Florida coast

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Polar bears, farmers and fiscal cliff on returning Congress' to-do list

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Sandy-battered New York City, New Jersey prepare for new storm - a nor'easter expected to bring wind, surge

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Great Smoky Mountains National Park camping areas closed because of bear activity

Friday, May 27, 2011  It's calving season for moose, and these wild animals can become very aggressive in protecting their young

Sunday, February 06, 2011  His Bears aren't playing, but Obama still throwing Super Bowl party, doing Fox interview

Sunday, August 15, 2010  Days from death, Fla. wildlife officials free plastic jar that was stuck on bear cub's head

Friday, August 13, 2010  A state conservation official said the death of a black bear that was hit by a vehicle in southwest Missouri provides some proof that the animals are making a comeback in the region.

Friday, April 30, 2010  ssouri's Conservation Department says more black bears are showing up in the southern part of the state.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008  Flocke, the German celebrity polar bear, has new twin siblings.