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

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Tonight marked the first flight from Chicago into Columbia Regional Airport

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The last flight of Delta Airlines departed Wednesday afternoon from Columbia, while American Airlines will begin offering flights Thursday at the airport.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  The company refused the city's two-year, $3 million revenue guarantee

Monday, August 20, 2012  Delta Airlines will eliminate the Columbia to Memphis flights this fall.

Monday, July 30, 2012  The changes will begin on Wednesday, September 5

Thursday, June 07, 2012  For now, one Atlanta flight each day will be available

Friday, March 02, 2012  Passengers at the Columbia Regional Airport will soon be able to fly non-stop to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Friday, February 24, 2012  Terminal One was reopened two hours after a bag screener found the package as it went through X-ray.

Friday, January 06, 2012  City officials said the small size of the airport has kept potential businesses and jobs from coming to Mid-Missouri.

Saturday, December 03, 2011  Authorities say they searched a commercial airplane for explosives after it landed in Kansas City because the airline received a "somewhat suspicious" electronic communication.

Saturday, August 20, 2011  Farmers face an age-old problem when rains fail to come.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  National Weather Service: Mississippi River crests in Memphis, reaching just shy of 48 feet

Friday, May 06, 2011  Mississippi River continues to rise, residents flee as flooding begins in parts of the Delta

Monday, March 28, 2011  Saturday's winter weather made for slippery sidewalks, roads and airport runways.

Monday, February 21, 2011  Engine failure forces Delta flight to make emergency landing at Fla. airport after takeoff