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

Monday, May 06, 2013  The rising Mississippi River is raising concerns in some southeast Missouri communities.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Missouri National Guard citizen-soldiers will assist communities along the Mississippi River in flood fight after heavy rains this week

Thursday, April 18, 2013  By Saturday afternoon, forecasters say the river will surpass flood stage by about 3.5 feet in Jefferson City and 8 feet in Chamois.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The wet weather also is creating some potential headaches.

Sunday, July 29, 2012  The same reservoirs in northern states that were blamed for last year's flooding on the Missouri River are now giving the river a boost during a severe drought.

Monday, September 19, 2011  What do the alert levels at the Callaway Nuclear Plant mean and when should Mid-Missourians get concerned?

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  The Missouri River at Jefferson City is expected to continue dropping.

Saturday, July 02, 2011  Officials have predicted a lower weekend crest than previously thought.

Friday, July 01, 2011  The Missouri River is expected to hit 28 feet on Sunday.

Monday, June 27, 2011  The Missouri River at Jefferson City officially entered flood stage at 9 a.m. Monday morning.

Sunday, June 26, 2011  The Missouri River is expected to make a steady rise this week to minor flood stage across the viewing area.

Friday, June 24, 2011  The National Weather Service scaled back their predictions for flooding overnight.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  The latest forecast model for Jefferson City shows a delay in the river reaching the Flood Stage.

Monday, June 20, 2011  The Missouri River remained under flood level at Jefferson City on Monday, June 20.