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

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Callaway County Commissioners want to declare 20 percent of the county blighted.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Squirrel population boom frustrates fruit growers and irritates invaded homeowners

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Salute to America festivites kick off Tuesday afternoon.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Holts Summit has canceled its July 3 fireworks display and festival.

Saturday, June 02, 2012  Authorities believe it was the work of teenagers.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  Lagging economy has baby boomers working longer and postponing retirement.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  Foragers collect big haul as heavy rains help produce bounty of wild mushrooms in Northeast

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Poll shows baby boomers upbeat about their age, don't consider themselves to be old just yet

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  The backlog for Social Security Disability benefits is growing.

Monday, June 20, 2011  Still-struggling economy, rising food prices, food safety concerns keep gardening boom going

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  Poll: More boomers say age isn't an issue at work; experience draws respect, satisfaction

Monday, March 28, 2011  An unexpected layoff at the City of Eldon left six employees without jobs last Friday.

Thursday, March 03, 2011  The city of Eldon hosted what it called a work session over its new city water ordinance at the Community Center Thursday night.

Thursday, January 27, 2011  Waning economic recovery, surge in boomer retirements will drain Social Security fund by 2037

Monday, December 27, 2010  The first baby boomers get set to turn 65 with their retirement security in jeopardy.