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

Monday, March 04, 2013  Missouri's 2013 budget year began last July and runs through the end of this June.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  He was found guilty after a two-day jury trial in July

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The firearm was taken from a Miller County business in July

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Occupants of the house were able to get out safely.

Sunday, July 08, 2012  Fireworks retailers said that this year has been a record bad year for firework sales.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  Update: Authorities say improper wiring led to the deaths of two children at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  A yacht full of fireworks watchers capsized on the Fourth of July, killing three children and sending 24 others into the Long Island Sound, where many were rescued by fellow boaters, police said Thursday.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Hundreds of thousands of Americans from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic were preparing to spend the Fourth of July like the nation's founders did in 1776, without the conveniences of electricity and air conditioning.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Thousands filled the parade route Tuesday evening as Jefferson City's Salute to America kicked off.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Salute to America festivites kick off Tuesday afternoon.

Monday, July 02, 2012  This year, AAA projects that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home between July 3 and July 8.

Monday, June 25, 2012  Fires spread to Colorado tourist areas near Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain park, disrupt vacations

Saturday, February 25, 2012  The Missouri National Guard spent $117,000 last year to fly Gov. Jay Nixon and members of his administration over flooding and tornado sites.

Sunday, September 04, 2011  In our facebook story of the day, we asked what you thought about President Obama's plan to create one million jobs?

Monday, July 04, 2011  This 4th of July marks the 235th birthday for the United States of America.