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

Friday, February 15, 2013  Crippled cruise ship docks at Alabama port; passengers celebrate end of miserable Gulf odyssey

Thursday, February 14, 2013  After days stranded at sea aboard disabled Carnival ship, bus trip awaits weary passengers

Sunday, July 29, 2012  The 2012 Jefferson City Jaycees Fair kicks off Monday at 5 p.m. and runs through Saturday August 4 at the Cole County Fairgrounds.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Starting Thursday, August 11th the smell of funnel cakes and carnival music will fill the air in Sedalia as the Missouri State Fair kicks off.

Sunday, July 24, 2011  Boone County is hosting their 65th annual fair all this week.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  City leaders are celebrating their 7th annual Moberly Railroad Days.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  No 'Splendor' for passengers on crippled cruise ship being slowly towed to San Diego

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  The Boone County Fair opened at 4 p.m. Wednesday and fair organizers expect large crowds and hot weather for the 11-day event.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  Violence hits Rio ahead of Carnival; at least 8 killed in slum shootout

Tuesday, February 24, 2009  New Orleans heads into last day of Mardi Gras parades, revelry and parties before Lent