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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The U.S. Department of Agriculture says only 12 percent of the nation's cornfields have been planted.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The good news is that the drought is officially over and warmer temperatures are on the way.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The wet weather also is creating some potential headaches.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Prolonged drought is prompting some Midwest farmers to sell discarded corn stalks to feed hay-deprived cattle.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Spring freeze, drought leave corn maze, orchard operators worried about fall tourism season

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Southeast Missouri is expected to have some of the best corn yields in the U.S. this year, despite the heat and drought.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  The U.S. Department of Agriculture's addition of the 218 counties means that more than half of all U.S. counties — 1,584 in 32 states — have been designated primary disaster areas this growing season, the vast majority of them mired in a drought that's considered the worst in decades.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  High heat and a lack of rain have taken a big toll on Missouri corn and soybean crops, with nearly half of both reported in poor to very poor condition.

Monday, June 11, 2012  Following last weekend's violence some local leaders say it has to end before someone gets hurt.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Two editors who resigned amid criticism over an April Fools' edition of a student newspaper say they are no longer facing sanctions under the University of Missouri `s conduct code.

Saturday, March 17, 2012  Grown-ups came for the green beer, kids came for the sweet treats.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  Says Huntsman: "They pick corn in Iowa. They pick presidents in New Hampshire."

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  When you eat your Thanksgiving meal, Governor Jay Nixon wants you to thank a farmer.

Saturday, October 08, 2011  Just over 100 people live in the town but Saturday it was filled with thousands for the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  A new study by three major universities shows men who are "jerks" at work get more attention from supervisors and get paid more than those who play nice guy.