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

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The experiment went into effect April 1 and will last through November 30.

Monday, February 04, 2013  The Missouri National Guardsmen began the mission in early August 2011.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Boone County Commissioners voted unanimously today to place a three-eighths-cent sales tax on the April 2 ballot.

Friday, January 04, 2013  A $9.7 billion measure to pay flood insurance claims, which amounts to just a down payment on a multibillion aid commitment, is expected to be approved by the House on Friday.

Monday, August 27, 2012  911 operators want to remind people in Boone County of a free service designed to improve emergency response.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  The tax would pay for a bigger joint communications center with more staff and improved 911 services.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  Boone County 911 operators converted to a new system that will save taxpayers about $2,400 a month.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  City Manager Mike Matthes said he fired Columbia Emergency Management Director Zim Schwartze as part of a plan to save millions of dollars in budget revenue.

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

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Statewide tornado drill Tuesday afternoon for Missouri Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Sunday, February 26, 2012  The Missouri National Guard spent $117,000 last year to fly Governor Jay Nixon and members of his administration over flooding and tornado sites.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  The Missouri National Guard spent $117,000 last year to fly Gov. Jay Nixon and members of his administration over flooding and tornado sites.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  Boone County Officials said most drivers did a good job of slowing down and allowing more time to get to their destinations this morning.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Congress dodges government shutdown after fight over disaster aid

Friday, September 23, 2011  Senate blocks House-passed disaster aid bill as partisan clash over spending escalates