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

Monday, May 20, 2013  Twehous Excavating will be repairing the damages caused by a water main break.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  One of the greatest engineering achievements of its time stands sturdy as one of the areas greatest attractions.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  A group of Drury University students have presented a plan for a demonstration house that supporters hope could help make Joplin a model of environmentally sound rebuilding from disasters.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The so-called prevailing wage for a given trade in a county is currently calculated based on voluntary surveys collected and submitted by contractors on a public works project.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  The final steel beam for the hospital superstructure was hoisted into place, in what is known as a "topping out" ceremony.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Drivers who speed past police responding to traffic accidents could face stiffer penalties under legislation approved by the Missouri Senate.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  A series of steps will be cut into the rock bluff to prevent loose rock from falling onto the highway.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill changing how the minimum wage required for public construction projects is calculated for most counties.

Friday, January 25, 2013  The Stadium Exit along Highway 63 will soon be the home of Columbia’s newest apartments and businesses.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled the December job gains.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  US builders start construction on new homes at fastest pace in more than 4 years last month

Monday, October 08, 2012  Columbia School Superintendent Chris Belcher cancelled this year’s homecoming parade for Hickman and Rock Bridge High Schools because of road construction in Downtown Columbia.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  The Plaza between the Boone County Courthouse and the Boone County Government Center is getting a complete face-lift.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  A new report says Missouri's unemployment rate edged higher last month while the number of nonfarm jobs declined.

Monday, August 06, 2012  Proposition 2 would pay for construction and building improvements in the Hallsville School District.