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

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Authorities do not know the man's motive for the attack. He faces a felony animal abuse charge.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The new exhibit is on display at the Boone County Health Department headquarters.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Local doctors predict the national epidemic will arrive in mid-Missouri within the next two weeks.

Monday, October 29, 2012  He has accepted a position with BJC HealthCare in St. Louis

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Federal officials said we’re experiencing the worst West Nile virus outbreak the country has ever seen.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Another case of E. coli has been confirmed in Boone County, bringing the county’s cases to 4.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Boone County Health Officials said the consumption of raw dairy products is the only common link to five recent cases of E. coli in Mid-Missouri.

Monday, January 30, 2012  Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among non-smokers.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Recent floodwaters allowed millions of dormant floodwater mosquito eggs to mature and attack area neighborhoods.

Monday, October 18, 2010  Update: Monday, Oct. 18 at 3:42 p.m. Cafeteria opens after small grease fire shut it down for an hour.

Friday, June 11, 2010  The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is urging residents to be cautious as temperatures and humidity increases during the summer months. The health department setup ways for residents to stay cool.