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

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

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Missouri Senate has rejected a bill that would have allowed additional water and sewer companies to seek permission for surcharges to build new infrastructure.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Gun Dealers at this year’s Travelling RK Gun Show at the Boone County Fairgrounds had more than gun sales on their minds this weekend.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Inmates who expose their genitals in a Missouri prison could face additional felony charges under legislation given initial approval by the state House.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation authorizing tax incentives for big-time sports events and some charitable donations.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The lawsuit alleges that personal and private information about Missouri residents is being collected, retained and disseminated to a third party and the federal government.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri power companies could seek to levy a surcharge for costs from infrastructure projects under a legislative proposal.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A campaign to name a new Mississippi River bridge at St. Louis for the late Cardinals great Stan Musial is already gaining momentum.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013 

Monday, January 14, 2013  The NRA says it thinks Congress would likely prevent a new assault weapons ban.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Kansas City's National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial will be home to a new national commission under legislation approved by Congress.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Governor Jay Nixon sent out a letter today to the superintendents of each of Missouri's public school districts stating his opposition to legislation that would arm teachers.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Authorities in Lansing were bracing for an onslaught of demonstrators Tuesday at the Michigan Capitol as the Legislature reconvenes for what could be final votes on bills.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The legislation restricts pass-through contracts