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

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  The Missouri River at Jefferson City is expected to continue dropping.

Saturday, July 02, 2011  Officials have predicted a lower weekend crest than previously thought.

Friday, July 01, 2011  Sandbagging efforts have reached as far downstream as Wooldridge.

Friday, July 01, 2011  The Missouri River is expected to hit 28 feet on Sunday.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  It was business as usual this morning for people working in the Missouri River at Jefferson City, but it’s also a week for places like the MFA Exchange to pay close attention to the rising river.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  What if the river jumps its banks in Jefferson City? Would the Callaway Nuclear Plant be at risk? To Scott Bond, the answer is simple… no.

Monday, June 27, 2011 

Monday, June 27, 2011  The Missouri River at Jefferson City officially entered flood stage at 9 a.m. Monday morning.

Sunday, June 26, 2011  The Missouri River is expected to make a steady rise this week to minor flood stage across the viewing area.

Friday, June 24, 2011  The National Weather Service scaled back their predictions for flooding overnight.

Friday, June 24, 2011  Jefferson City officials released an updated city flood plan.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  With a thunder that rivals Niagara Falls, the water explodes through Gavin’s Point and into the channel below.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  City officials will be on hand to answer questions and concerns from residents about the potential for flooding in Jefferson City.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  It's business as usual at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport, but they are watching the river closely.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011