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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Losing political candidates could find it harder to get a recount under legislation sent to Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The double murder trial for David Hosier has been delayed a second time as the court looks for a new pool of jurors.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Voters in more than a dozen Missouri counties have approved local taxes that can be applied to out-of-state purchases.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Bob McDavid defeated challenger Sid Sullivan with more than 60% of the vote.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Over-crowding and parking are major issues at the elementary school.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Cooper County Commissioners said that tax money represents about one percent of their annual budget or $83,000 a year.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The committee heard testimony Monday from some former poll workers who say the machines now used in Missouri malfunction and miscount votes.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge skeptical of former Sen. Craig's use of campaign cash to pay for sex-sting legal defense

Monday, March 11, 2013 

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A primary election is under way in Jefferson City for first-ward voters.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The resolution says there wouldn't be another school bond issue or levy ballot question for five years if the April issue passes.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Obama and his aides approached the inaugural speech with a belief that the president had replenished his political strength with his re-election and with his end-of-year deal with Republicans that raised upper-income tax rates on some of the wealthiest Americans.

Friday, January 18, 2013 

Friday, January 18, 2013  GOP officials want Electoral College votes to be divided proportionally, a move that could transform the way the country elects its president.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  School board members unanimously approve putting a bond issue and tax levy on the ballot.