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

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

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Dave Nichols was selected Tuesday by the State Highways and Transportation Commission, which oversees the department.

Friday, March 29, 2013  A rock slide at the Boone and Callaway counties line on US Route 63 caused the closure of one northbound lane of traffic.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The Columbia Police Department Traffic Unit is increasing enforcement on I-70 during Spring Break to reduce traffic crashes.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Mid-Missouri authorities increased their patrols over the weekend to crack down on impaired drivers.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  When the increased sales tax is in effect, the gas tax rate would be frozen and existing roads could not become toll roads.

Friday, March 01, 2013  The roadway had been closed between Davis and Morrison streets since Tuesday, after a roof and partial building collapse spilled debris onto it.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Thirty mile-per-hour winds and quick-falling snow could create drifts that would 'seriously challenge' even four-wheel drive vehicles.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Road crews are preparing for Winter Storm 2013 Round Two which is expected to hit less than a week after mid Missouri was blanketed with snow and ice.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  MoDOT says the changes will be improvements, but one resident has already voiced concern

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.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  With a busy holiday travel weekend ahead, MoDOT is ramping up it's annual safety campaign.

Thursday, September 06, 2012 

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  More than $100,000 used for neighborhood improvement project.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  With temperatures forecast around 100, Missouri motorists are being warned to prepare for bumpy rides.