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

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Gun Dealers at this year’s Travelling RK Gun Show at the Boone County Fairgrounds had more than gun sales on their minds this weekend.

Sunday, August 12, 2012  Governor Jay Nixon was the keynote speaker before hundreds of people gathered at the Missouri State Fairgrounds to honor our veterans.

Sunday, August 12, 2012  Fair officials say this year’s attendance is up because of the recent fair weather.

Sunday, July 29, 2012  The 2012 Jefferson City Jaycees Fair kicks off Monday at 5 p.m. and runs through Saturday August 4 at the Cole County Fairgrounds.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  The Central Missouri Master Gardeners will hold their Annual Plant Sale at 7 a.m. on Saturday May 5 at the Cole County Fairgrounds.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  A man found at the Boone County Fairgrounds has been charged with burglary and possession of a burglar's tool.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  The summit helps utility workers, contractors and excavators reduce unnecessary damages to the vast utility infrastructure that is buried throughout Missouri.

Sunday, October 30, 2011  Trunks, tables and even barrels were filled with all sorts of goodies for Trunk –or-Treat at the Fairgrounds which was hosted by the Jefferson City Jaycees and Hy-Vee.

Saturday, September 10, 2011  The Jefferson City Fairgrounds was the place to be Saturday if you like crafts.

Friday, September 02, 2011  Labor Day traffic, a music festival and a football game have law enforcement agencies in Boone County out in full force this weekend.

Friday, August 19, 2011  Update: The Missouri State Fair has reopened the turnstiles after severe weather knocked out power and caused scattered damage over night.

Saturday, July 30, 2011  A pedestrian was hit by a car after Friday night's concert at the Jefferson City Jaycee's fairgrounds.

Saturday, June 25, 2011  Organizers hosted the event, Step Up for Joplin Friday and Saturday at the Boone County Fairgrounds.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  The Hallsville Fairgrounds has a roller hockey rink, a multipurpose building for indoor activities and lots of space for outdoor fun.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  Authorities held a full-scale tornado exercise at the Cooper County Fairgrounds.