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

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Missouri social service officials have told a House panel the state could save $28 million annually by moving people from welfare programs onto federal disability payments.

Saturday, April 20, 2013 

Friday, April 12, 2013  A Missouri House panel will investigate efforts by the state Department of Social Services to move people off of welfare programs and into federal disability payments.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that would abolish a tax break for low-income seniors and disabled people who live in rental homes.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Low-income seniors and disabled Missourians who live in rented homes could lose a state tax break under legislation endorsed by the state Senate.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  UPDATE: He has been located and is safe

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Voting is officially getting under way for Missouri's primary elections.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  People will go to the Capitol Wednesday to rally for disability rights.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  Social Security staff at the office will help ease the backlog of disability cases that are waiting for hearings.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  Governor Jay Nixon signed a bill on Tuesday addressing disability issues.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  The backlog for Social Security Disability benefits is growing.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010  Missouri's housing agency has reversed course and awarded nearly $10 million for construction at a St. Louis County facility for the developmentally disabled.

Friday, April 16, 2010  Authorities say a state employee left a severely mentally disabled woman in her car for hours while she gambled at a Kansas City casino.

Thursday, January 28, 2010  Marshall Hanks of St. Martins man has started a new life by creating a new social networking website.