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

Thursday, April 18, 2013  By Saturday afternoon, forecasters say the river will surpass flood stage by about 3.5 feet in Jefferson City and 8 feet in Chamois.

Monday, November 26, 2012  It's about to look a lot like Christmas at the Missouri Governor's Mansion.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Bratwursts, mettwursts, beer...it's all there.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  Damhorst Toys have made personalized toys for celebrities like Tom Cruise, Adam Sandler, David Letterman, Donald Trump, Conan O’Brien and Julia Roberts.

Sunday, March 04, 2012  The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a construction contract to seal coat two state highways in Callaway County.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Frustration over new Missouri Senate districts has blocked efforts to delay candidate filing.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Knox leaves Italy for US as victim's family searches for answers in brutal slaying

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  A former Hermann High School band director is facing allegations of sexual misconduct with a student.

Friday, April 22, 2011  With more rain in the forecast, the threat of flooding is growing in Missouri. On Friday, the National Weather Service upgraded its flood predictions.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  It’s the 32nd annual Wurstfest in Hermann, MO.  The Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce joins local sausage makers, wineries, B&B’s, restaurants and shops reaffirming Hermann as the “Sausage Capital of Missouri” during this popular festival held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, February 14, 2011  Husband, staff: Gabrielle Giffords can walk, mouth song lyrics and have simple conversations

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Rep. Giffords speaks for first time since shooting

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  Hospital: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will be moved Wednesday to rehabilitation facility

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will be moved Friday to a rehabilitation hospital in Houston to begin the next phase of her recovery from a gunshot wound, barring medical issues that would delay the transfer, her family said Wednesday.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  No one was hurt when an Amtrak train smashed into a car abandoned on the tracks in Morrison Tuesday night.