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

Today at 4:10 PM  Columbia residents targeted in a utility scam received a suspicious call from someone claiming to be an employee.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Missouri lawmakers want county sheriffs rather than the state Revenue Department to print concealed weapons permits.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Losing political candidates could find it harder to get a recount under legislation sent to Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Friday, May 10, 2013  Why does one hospital charge 40 times more than another? New data underscore cost mysteries

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.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Missouri pharmacies could not be required to carry or stock specific drugs or devices under legislation that has been given final approval.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Bills were introduced to rebuild Oscar's Diner at the same location and build a new fire station #3 at Hwy. 179.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Missouri Legislature has sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would require colleges and universities to develop targeted testing programs for tuberculosis.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Missouri House rewrote a Senate bill Thursday on workers compensation, setting up the need to negotiate a compromise before the legislative session ends in two weeks.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Women's groups hit administration for appealing order lifting age limits on morning-after pill