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

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill is on a statewide tour this week talking about the economy.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  Obama says no quick fixes to energy squeeze, derides GOP drilling plan as a gimmick

Sunday, July 10, 2011  With the tough economy most of us are just lucky to have jobs, but the economic woes have had a major impact on the tourism industry.

Monday, June 27, 2011  Unemployment claims have lingered above the key 400,000 mark for eleven straight weeks, making it seem like the U.S. is deemed for another recession.

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.

Friday, May 20, 2011  Gas prices force many to change vacation plans and drive less; some skimp on medicine

Thursday, May 05, 2011  In April General Motors automobile sales went up 27 percent because people are trading in their gas guzzlers.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  The State House has given Gov. Nixon's plan for a high-speed rail a hiccup, failing to approve to add it to the budget.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  The price of gasoline in Mid-Missouri jumped 20 cents Tuesday to $3.79 a gallon.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  UPDATE: Wednesday 2:05 p.m.: MoDOT official says current Amtrak route through Jefferson City not well suited for high-speed rail.