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

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Lighning may be the cause of an apartment fire in Columbia that left three units uninhabitable.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  River levels are on the rise after Wednesday's storms, and lightning left damage in Columbia and Jefferson City

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A 71-year-old Mexico man recently uncovered an $88,000 prize on a Missouri Lottery Scratchers ticket.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Two alarms were called and firefighters brought in from several departments to batle a blaze at the Water's Edge condo complex Tuesday night.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Five people are recovering after a close call with lightning in eastern Missouri.

Friday, August 19, 2011  Early morning storms left their mark on a Kipling Way apartment complex.

Monday, August 01, 2011  Lindsay Smith was killed Saturday when lightning struck near her canoe on the Gasconade River.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  A girl is recovering from a "bolt from the blue" lightning strike from a storm several miles from her home.

Saturday, July 23, 2011  Lightning strikes a woman in Boone County.

Monday, February 28, 2011  A weekend storm pounded most of Missouri Sunday night, causing wind damage to homes and businesses.

Monday, July 26, 2010  An Osage Beach home caught on fire after a lightning strike.

Sunday, June 13, 2010  2 interstates through Greensboro, NC, close after lightning hits gasoline tank, ignites fire