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

Monday, August 27, 2012  The fight for gay rights is playing out in city halls and town squares throughout the nation's heartland, from southwest Missouri to the Kansas plains to Nebraska college towns.

Monday, June 18, 2012  Members of a group called “Keep Columbia Free” will rally in opposition to Columbia’s EEZ plan at city hall at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The Checker Cab Company said it needs to increase rates because of the high cost of fuel and vehicle maintenance.

Friday, July 22, 2011  Update: After Stover's City Council meeting, a police officer has resigned from the force.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  A new Columbia exhibit honors an African-American man who was lynched 88 years ago.

Monday, May 23, 2011  If Jefferson City has your car towed, it goes to Tow Pro near Holts Summit. That's because in 2009, the city changed its towing contracting rules to include bids from two miles outside city limits.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  The city council signed an agreement at city hall that will give them four new security cameras for downtown Columbia.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011 

Thursday, February 03, 2011  Updated with new story. One person was hurt Thursday in a shooting at a municipal court in Alabama, authorities said.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  The results of a feasibility study regarding a community recreation center in Jefferson City will be announced Tuesday night.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  Changes are coming to Jefferson City's compost site.

Monday, February 08, 2010  After nearly two years of construction and delays, the $22 million addition to the Daniel Boone Building is finally open.