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

Thursday, January 24, 2013  A local real estate expert reports that 2013 is a great time to buy a new house.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Recycling materials can come with extra fees, but to the future of the enviroment; they are priceless.

Monday, November 26, 2012  A record number of shoppers boosts the first weekend of holiday shopping season

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The Columbia Board of Realtors reported October 2012 was the best in the last 5 years.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Colorado shooting suspect stockpiled arsenal via unregulated market - the Internet

Friday, December 16, 2011  Santa gets help: Anonymous donors are paying off strangers' layaway accounts at retail stores

Friday, December 09, 2011  If you're looking to move soon, you may want to know which would be cheaper, or the best fit for your family.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  A roadshow is in town and they want to buy Jefferson City's rare and unusual items.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  In August 2008, Wanda Jones and her family felt like they were living the American dream because they just bought their first home. But within months their dream turned into a nightmare.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  Stocks and interest rates tumbled Wednesday as investors worldwide grew increasingly concerned about the health of the U.S. economy based on actions by the Federal Reserve.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  Real estate agents are working seven days a week, builders are staying open late and homebuyers are scrambling to get their offers in as they rush to take advantage of tax credits that expire at midnight Friday.

Friday, June 26, 2009  From eBay to music shops, Michael Jackson's music is getting new life as sales skyrocket.

Saturday, April 25, 2009  An $8,000 tax credit, aimed at jump starting home sales, is helping some in our area realize their own American dream.

Monday, March 23, 2009  Stocks soar on gov't plan to soak up bad bank assets; home sales show surprise gain.

Monday, March 09, 2009  Drugmaker Merck buying Schering-Plough for $41.1B in cash and stock