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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The pair that opened up the west for exploration began their historic journey in St. Louis on the Missouri River.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The rising Mississippi River is raising concerns in some southeast Missouri communities.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Four children and two adults were treated for injuries after a school bus and Kia collided Friday morning in Jefferson City.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  One eastbound lane will remain closed between Clark Avenue and Eastland Drive until the investigation concludes.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A national trails magazine has awarded Missouri the title of "Best Trails State" for its commitment to maintain and improve its vast system of hiking and biking paths.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Joseph Laswell saw his charged amended to include second degree murder in the death of Jayden Bradds.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Scott Pioli is out as general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  A blizzard warning for southeast Missouri has been cancelled about 4 hours before it was scheduled to expire after a winter storm dumped several inches of snow in the state's Bootheel.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A woman suffered slight smoke irritation to her eyes

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  She got seven years in federal prison without parole

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Their educational presentations include information on all aspects of the voyage, like the boats the explorers used, what they ate, and even the medicines they used.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Officials with Habitiat say that this house off Clark Avenue has taken about a year to build.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  The dean of Saint Louis University's law school has resigned amid disputes with university leadership.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  53-year-old Joseph Clark pleaded guilty Monday to possessing child pornography.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Updated with video: Clark had a heart attack Wednesday morning at Saint John's hospital in Santa Monica, a day after he was admitted for an outpatient procedure.