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

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Christopher Kelley, 27, was was found guilty on two counts of arson this week in federal court.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  The MFA Foundation's Tradition Meets Tomorrow Campaign gave Columbia College the leadership gift.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Mary Robinson, Ireland's first female president, led the country from 1990 to 1997.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  After nearly 18 years at the helm of the school, Dr. Gerald Brouder will step down on August 1.

Sunday, September 09, 2012  Everything from water purifiers,to garden how-to's , and even energy-saving methods were on display for people to look at.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Police said three of the biggest problems with returning college students are more traffic, violations with bicycle laws and loud parties.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Columbia College Officials used a bullhorn to tell Columbia’s Lauren Guillory that she won one of 10 scholarships worth $96,816.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Columbia College officials held a birthday celebration to honor their school’s history.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Protect your child from bullies.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  Wednesday was the second day students attended Columbia’s Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School in their new building.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  Dr. Gerald Brouder gave his state of the college address before a crowd of faculty, staff and students.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  School officials are recruiting students for their new teams of women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country and men’s and women’s golf.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  The Columbia College program sends care packages to 3 American military units in the Middle East.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  Hundreds of people gathered on the Columbia College Campus on Thursday morning to honor all who serve or have served in the United States Military.

Friday, April 29, 2011  Columbia College Trustee Judy Cunningham contributed $100,000 to strengthen the institution’s sciences.