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

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  New Mexico slaughterhouse becomes ground zero in emotional debate over horse slaughter

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Sunday, January 13, 2013  MOUNT VERNON, Mo. (AP) -- Livestock producers in southwest Missouri are confronting an outbreak of cattle rustling that one sheriff says appears to involve organized thieves targeting a cluster of counties.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Governor Nixon is headed to Audrain County Tuesday to announce a new program to help farmers get more water for their livestock and crops.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Farmers work overtime to keep animals healthy in the oppressive heat.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Lack of precipitation leads to less feed available for livestock.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Ranchers lose millions of dollars as high beef prices, poor economy spawn surge in rustling

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Starting Thursday, August 11th the smell of funnel cakes and carnival music will fill the air in Sedalia as the Missouri State Fair kicks off.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  The heat wave gripping most of the country has been especially devastating to large scale animal breeders.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  Animal welfare group uses undercover video to pressure grocers to stop buying from hog farm

Thursday, June 16, 2011  The Hallsville Fairgrounds has a roller hockey rink, a multipurpose building for indoor activities and lots of space for outdoor fun.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  Update, April 20th at 4:05 p.m.: Firefighters put out fire at livestock feed plant. Evacution order lifted. There were concerns of a possible "dust explosion"

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  The Boone County Fair opened at 4 p.m. Wednesday and fair organizers expect large crowds and hot weather for the 11-day event.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  A Centralia farmer is missing cows from a pasture after he noticed them missing earlier Wednesday morning.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  Nine of the state's top auctioneers came to Callaway County Livestock Auction this week to vie for the title of Missouri State Champion.