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

Yesterday at 5:20 AM  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Sunday, April 21, 2013 

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Wary world cities expand security, look to quell jitters in wake of blasts at Boston Marathon

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A proposed tax increase would nearly double the federal tobacco tax to $1.95 per pack.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  Missouri lawmakers have sent to Gov. Jay Nixon an extra budget for the current fiscal year which includes a $14 million increase for a fund that reimburses schools for the cost of special needs children.

Sunday, March 17, 2013 

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Increased global demand for caviar is impacting paddlefish populations in Missouri.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The legislation cuts the income tax by three-quarters of a percentage point and increases the sales tax by one-half cent over five years.

Sunday, March 10, 2013 

Friday, March 01, 2013 

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Deaths of teen drivers increased sharply in first 6 months of last year, reversing trend

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The proposal would require voter approval to enact.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  State lawmakers seek tax increases to pay for transportation projects and improvements on state facilities.

Friday, February 15, 2013  While most minimum wage employees are excited about the proposed federal increase to $9, small business owners like Elly Bethune said the increase would force them to make some unwanted changes.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Financially strapped Postal Service to cut Saturday mail, keep 6-day-a-week package delivery