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

Friday, May 03, 2013  A Missouri senator blocked a vote on a bill that would base some state funding for Missouri public universities on performance standards and career placement.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Wolfe kicked off the "Show Me Value" tour in the Moberly High School gym with an audience from the nearby middle school.

Monday, December 10, 2012  It would base 10 percent of funding on meeting performance goals

Friday, July 06, 2012  No Kansas Jayhawks will be appearing on Show-Me State license plates -- at least unless Missouri lawmakers say it is OK.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Legislation aimed at stopping Missouri from issuing a specialty license plate featuring the University of Kansas is on its way to Missouri Governor Jay Nixon.

Saturday, May 05, 2012  Missouri lawmakers are considering a new way to help pay for construction on college campuses.

Monday, February 20, 2012  Obama pushes the question: What are students, taxpayers getting for their college dollars?

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  University of Missouri President Tim Wolfe is already working the Governor and Missouri Legislators to improve state funding for higher education.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  University of Missouri student leaders are headed to Jefferson City today to ask lawmakers and the governor to think twice before raising tuition.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon wants to soften his proposed budget cut to colleges and universities by tapping money from a possible settlement with mortgage lenders.

Friday, January 27, 2012  Obama to spell out plan to target universities that don't control rising tuition costs

Friday, December 16, 2011  Gov. Jay Nixon wants five Missouri universities to consider tapping their reserves to help plug a hole in next year's state budget.

Friday, June 17, 2011  The Curators have until the end of this month to finalize a system wide budget while they are in no hurry to choose a new president.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  State officials have approved the University of Missouri’s request to avoid a fine for raising tuition and required fees by 5.5%.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Nixon proposes job cuts and a reduction in aid given to colleges and universities.