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

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Columbia city council heard presentations Thursday from Columbia Water and Light during a work session to try and solve the energy problem in the southern part of the city.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Columbia residents targeted in a utility scam received a suspicious call from someone claiming to be an employee.

Friday, March 01, 2013  The lawsuit claims authorities are guilty of illegal gun seizure and police retaliation.

Monday, February 25, 2013  In anticipation of the impending snowstorm, Columbia city offices will be closed Tuesday and no transit services will run

Monday, August 06, 2012  It's funded by the Non-Motorized Transportation Grant at a cost of $792,000

Friday, May 18, 2012  Mayor Bob McDavid and City Manager Mike Matthes gave a special thank you to those who have volunteered with the City of Columbia during 2011.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Officials believe that the toddler fell through a damaged part of the railing on the balcony

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Drunk driver hits main gas line in Columbia.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Mizzou officials have hired an Atlanta consulting firm to help them with transit issues on their campus.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Applicants must have at least one child attending school and not have a computer in their home.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Toy and monetary donations will be accepted until December 13th.

Friday, July 15, 2011  Columbia and Jefferson City will have cooling centers to help people deal with the extreme heat.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011  Columbia voters overwhelmingly supported a bond issue to purchase the Columbia Energy Center on the April 5 ballot.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  Update: Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 11:54 a.m. City officials plan to hire an executive search firm this month to conduct a nationwide search to replace City Manager Bill Watkins.