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

Today at 5:00 AM  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Conservation officials said the number of bear sightings has increased in recent year. The bear population is estimated to be between 300 and 500 bears.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Authorities have identified the woman and two men who were found slain on an eastern Kansas farm earlier this week.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Missouri House rewrote a Senate bill Thursday on workers compensation, setting up the need to negotiate a compromise before the legislative session ends in two weeks.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Boone County Sheriff's Department is searching for two people considered armed dangerous that fled the scene of a shooting Tuesday night.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Two men are in custody and two others are on the run after shots were fired in Columbia Tuesday night.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The donation is to help the organization provide disaster relief and other local services.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Columbia apartment fire highlights need for renters to have insurance to cover the cost of replacing their possessions.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  USDA Secretary Vilsack to announce expansion of program aimed at reducing rural poverty

Monday, March 25, 2013  California farmers team up to build bio-refinery that will convert sugar beets to ethanol

Saturday, March 23, 2013  Eleven local chapters of the National FFA Organization and nine Missouri 4-H clubs statewide were granted funding for their community service projects this year.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The good news is that the drought is officially over and warmer temperatures are on the way.