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

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Firearms manufacturers looking to relocate to Missouri could collect a tax credit under a bill given first-round approval by the Missouri House.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Federal health regulators will require generic versions of the best-selling painkiller OxyContin to include recent formulation changes designed to make the pill harder to abuse.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Maries County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35-year-old Kenneth Ketcherside of Vienna for multiple violations including felony failure to register as a sex offender.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  A manufacturing company plans to close one operation in Mexico and expand its plant in West Plains, bringing up to 200 new jobs to southern Missouri.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  Osage Beach Police arrested a man they believed was selling prescription medication.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  GM earns highest profit ever in 2011 at $7.6B; union workers to get $7,000 in profit sharing

Friday, January 06, 2012  Authorities say an exhaust motor fan is to blame for the fire at Woodland Scenics Thursday.

Friday, November 04, 2011  Two men were arrested Tuesday for the possession, manufacturing and attempted manufacture of a controlled substance.

Friday, May 06, 2011  A house is blocking Route D near Brazito.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  Businesses boosted orders for heavy machinery and other long-lasting factory goods in March

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  Plant Manager Don Smith said while the new release detailing the change doesn’t mention Eldon’s plant, it is included in the agreement.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  US trade deficit surges to $40.18 billion in December, much larger than expected

Tuesday, June 16, 2009  FDA: over-the-counter cold spray Zicam has caused loss of smell in more than 100 patients

Wednesday, March 04, 2009  High court upholds $6.7 million award to amputee, rejects limits on suits against drug makers.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009  FDA warned syringe manufacturer linked to deaths of serious problems in quality control.