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

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake reported in Costa Rica

Sunday, November 06, 2011  The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 4.0 magnitude earthquake has rattled central Oklahoma, the latest in a series of temblors to rock the state over the weekend.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  5.9 magnitude earthquake in Virginia rocks Washington area, felt up and down East Coast

Thursday, June 09, 2011  The recent earthquake that shook Missouri Tuesday has many people wondering if they need to get earthquake insurance.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  There has been a lot of debate lately about the severity of the 1811-12 New Madrid earthquakes.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  Quake sways buildings, frightens residents in southern Mexico; No initial reports of damage

Monday, March 14, 2011  Tide of 1,000 bodies washes up in Japan, overwhelming crematoriums as nuclear crisis deepens

Sunday, March 13, 2011  Japan's prime minister called the crisis the most severe challenge the nation has faced since World War II.

Saturday, March 12, 2011  Explosion at Japan nuclear plant intensifies fears after devastating quake and tsunami

Saturday, March 12, 2011  At the heart of Japan's disaster, scenes of devastation and woe greet the dawn

Friday, March 11, 2011  The biggest news in the world on Friday was a major earthquake in Japan, followed by a major tsunami on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.

Friday, March 11, 2011  Updated with 4 videos. Tsunami hits Japan and Hawaii after 8.9 earthquake in Japan.

Monday, February 21, 2011  Strong earthquake strikes near Christchurch, New Zealand; unconfirmed reports of fatalities

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  A major 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked a remote area of southwesternPakistan early Wednesday, shaking many parts of the country and causing tremors as far away as India and the United Arab Emirates.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  Updated with new story. A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck in the Pacific Ocean in the early hours of Wednesday, triggering a brief tsunami warning off the southern coast of Japan.