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

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The cause of the fire, which started Wednesday night, remained under investigation, but it was believed to be accidental.

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

Friday, March 08, 2013  The planet was slowly cooling for thousands of years until an unprecedented reversal in the 20th century.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Missouri utility regulators have approved a $260 million rate increase for electric customers of Ameren Missouri.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Electric customers of Ameren Missouri will get a small break on their bills because of a decline in fuel prices.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  They continue to search for another man

Monday, May 28, 2012  Two people were taken to the hospital this weekend after an explosion at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Updated with video: A strap on a logging truck came loose, and the portable fuel tank it was carrying fell off.

Monday, May 07, 2012  MoDOT plans fewer and fewer projects as their funding continues to plummet.

Monday, April 30, 2012  The new electric-powered Ford Focus was on display and ready for test driving.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Rising prices at Missouri gas pumps aren't just hitting consumers hard, the state is also feeling the pinch.

Monday, January 16, 2012  Missouri U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill held a roundtable discussion and took a tour at Columbia’s power plant.

Monday, October 31, 2011  A deadly crash early Saturday morning was likely the result of speeding and alcohol, according to the Columbia Police.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The Checker Cab Company said it needs to increase rates because of the high cost of fuel and vehicle maintenance.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  Gas prices have come down some since May. But we still are receiving e-mails and phone calls about why there is such a difference in gas prices between Jefferson City and Columbia.