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

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A proposed five-year transportation improvement program includes just one major roadway project for central Missouri.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  MoDOT crews are using a temporary pothole repair mixture until weather conditions improve.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Road crews are preparing for Winter Storm 2013 Round Two which is expected to hit less than a week after mid Missouri was blanketed with snow and ice.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  With temperatures forecast around 100, Missouri motorists are being warned to prepare for bumpy rides.

Friday, May 11, 2012  The Missouri National Guard is planning to build an $8 million vehicle maintenance facility in the north-central town of Macon.

Monday, April 30, 2012  The new electric-powered Ford Focus was on display and ready for test driving.

Friday, March 09, 2012  Members of the district’s finance committee are recommending a pay increase of up to 10% for more than 400 employees.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  MoDOT spends Wednesday evening preparing roads for bad winter weather.

Friday, December 09, 2011 

Friday, December 09, 2011  If you're looking to move soon, you may want to know which would be cheaper, or the best fit for your family.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  The Checker Cab Company said it needs to increase rates because of the high cost of fuel and vehicle maintenance.

Monday, June 06, 2011  Voters will decide whether to continue a county-wide sales tax for road and bridge maintenance.

Saturday, May 21, 2011  Just before 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning Osage Beach Fire Protection district responded to a house fire on Westhoff Drive in the Oak Creek subdivision in Camden County.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  United Continental Holdings Inc. said it voluntarily grounded 96 United Airlines aircraft temporarily Tuesday so that maintenance checks could be completed.

Saturday, February 05, 2011  Missouri officials are seeking applications from young adults to work in state parks this summer.