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

Monday, October 01, 2012  120 acres have been purchased off Highway 179 for the project

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Jefferson City Police investigated a car accident at the Missouri Blvd and Hwy 179 interchange on Wednesday.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Highway 179 in Jefferson City reopened on Monday, two weeks ahead of schedule.

Monday, August 29, 2011  A section of Highway 179 in Jefferson City is closed to traffic.

Monday, July 04, 2011  Tributaries that feed the Missouri River face a higher risk of flooding this summer.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  The flooding Missouri River has forced the closure of Route 179 at Sandy Hook and parts of the Katy Trail.

Thursday, June 16, 2011 

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  The river Jefferson City is expected to reach flood stage of 23 feet Sunday but in the weeks to come, it's predicted to go even higher, to a depth of 27 to 35 feet.

Thursday, March 03, 2011  The state will spend a little more than $5 million on improvements at eight locations along U.S. Highway 54, between Highway 179 and Route 17. They also estimate to spend $14 million on the new Highway 63 and Route H interchange.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  A collision at the Route C/Highway 179 intersection in Jefferson City has put a man in the hospital.

Saturday, October 16, 2010  Wesley United Methodist Church's first pumpkin patch had pony rides, a bounce house, face painting, free hot dogs and apple cider.