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

Yesterday at 10:20 AM  The legislative session ended at 6 p.m. Friday, meeting mixed reviews among republicans and democrats.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Thomas Jefferson Middle School students participated in a "Safety Day" Wednesday to promote safe driving habits.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.

Saturday, May 11, 2013 

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Missouri prosecutors advising police on undercover investigations now have greater legal protection that their conduct won't violate ethical rules.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Missouri Legislature has sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would require colleges and universities to develop targeted testing programs for tuberculosis.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  An appeal of Kelly Simino's conviction for the 2006 murder of girlfriend Brandi Mathews has been denied.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  College graduates prepare to make the transition from student to employee.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Online poker is back: Nation's first legal, real-money site launches in Las Vegas

Monday, April 29, 2013  One of the architects of failed gun control legislation says he's bringing it back.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Some adjunct professors at Moberly Area Community College are losing work as the school seeks to keep down the costs of providing health insurance to employees.

Sunday, April 28, 2013 

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Christopher Kelley, 27, was was found guilty on two counts of arson this week in federal court.