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

Thursday, April 25, 2013  More tough choices ahead for farmers, cities as New Mexico grapples with third year of drought

Friday, April 05, 2013  A overheated clothes dryer is to blame for a fire Thursday night that caused significant damage to a southwest columbia home.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  In year of severe drought, farmers say pumpkin crop looks like rare, smashing success

Sunday, September 02, 2012  They had a special just for Issac...

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Home foundations can shift more than an inch in less than a week during these extreme dry conditions.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Residents have been having a tough time with the drought conditions recently.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  The drought has spread across much of the country, creating extreme fire risks. But no place is more at risk than Missouri.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Farmers suffering from this summer's dry, hot weather could get some help through the state treasurer's office.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Gov. Jay Nixon is traveling the state to survey damage from Missouri's hot, dry summer.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Sheriff Bill Abbott said a discarded cigarette sparked a natural cover fire Friday in Miller County.

Saturday, June 30, 2012  The Public Water Suppy District is asking folks in Cole County to conserve water.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Mid-Missouri communities are issuing burn bans as hot and dry conditions continue.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Missouri is bone dry and experts are already talking about a drought.

Monday, April 30, 2012  Nationwide, flood damage now exceeds $6 billion.

Saturday, October 08, 2011  Boone County Fire Officials said it’s still legal to burn, but they don’t recommend it.