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

Thursday, September 13, 2012  The Samaritan Center in Jefferson City is celebrating 25 years of service.

Monday, May 14, 2012  She is a reading ambassador for the Scholastic Summer Challenge

Saturday, February 18, 2012  Joplin High School seniors are getting some help for their prom, including a surprise message from pop singer Katy Perry.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and First Lady Georganne Nixon were in Columbia to help unload 800 pounds of donated venison.

Thursday, November 24, 2011  The owners of the Starr Pines farm Wayne and Ann Harmon donated 40 Christmas trees to Joplin tornado victims.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  Patrick Lee, 60, donated his 160th pint of blood during this year’s Mizzou Homecoming Blood Drive.

Thursday, May 12, 2011 

Saturday, March 12, 2011  More than 400 people danced the day away in support of MU Children’s Hospital patients.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009  Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday urged lawmakers to make four changes during their annual session that starts next week.