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

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The virus that sickened Cole County R-1 Elementary and Middle schools has been identified as norovirus.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Solid numbers are hard to come by to confirm how many people fell ill after a conference at the Truman Hotel in Jefferson City this week. Estimates range from 20 to 60 people.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The new exhibit is on display at the Boone County Health Department headquarters.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Federal officials said we’re experiencing the worst West Nile virus outbreak the country has ever seen.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Adult mosquitoes in the St. Louis area have tested positive for West Nile virus.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  The number of Kansas City-area deaths being investigated as possibly heat-related has grown to seven.

Monday, May 07, 2012  The cole county health department says there is a third suspected case of shiga toxin, which like e-coli can cause serious illness.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  State health officials say six of 13 confirmed cases of E. coli in the state are linked to consumption of unpasteurized milk or raw dairy products from a farm in Howard County.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Jefferson City Police Department hosts a town hall meeting to educate the public on heroin.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  As a result of the growing problems with heroin in the area, Jefferson City officials will hold a town hall meeting for residents Thursday evening.

Monday, January 30, 2012  Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among non-smokers.

Sunday, November 13, 2011  Health officials say mosquitoes in the Poplar Bluff area have tested positive for the West Nile virus.

Saturday, November 05, 2011  State health officials say there are now 27 E. coli cases in the St. Louis area outbreak.

Saturday, October 01, 2011  The Missouri State Health Department has notified Westminster College that one of its students has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  It's that time of year again where people start feeling yucky, because they get the flu.