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

Thursday, May 09, 2013  A group of Drury University students have presented a plan for a demonstration house that supporters hope could help make Joplin a model of environmentally sound rebuilding from disasters.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Friday, May 03, 2013  New federal report cites many causes for dramatic bee disappearance

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Missouri House has endorsed a $1.2 billion proposal to pay for improvements to public universities, a state mental hospital and state parks.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The Columbia Fire Department contained the chemical spill quickly, and remained on scene until a clean-up company arrived.

Friday, April 19, 2013  The Missouri House is moving forward with a couple of proposals to cut the state income tax.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  The Social Security Administration says one of its fraud investigators received a readable list of Missourians who have concealed-weapons permits but that the list was later destroyed.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon is moderating his support for legislation to end a tax break for low-income disabled and senior residents who live in rental housing.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that would abolish a tax break for low-income seniors and disabled people who live in rental homes.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  No one could change Evan Ebel -- not even the prison reformer he may have killed

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Low-income seniors and disabled Missourians who live in rented homes could lose a state tax break under legislation endorsed by the state Senate.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The EPA says 82 buildings in the Kansas City area met the Energy Star certification last year.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  FULTON, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri mental health officials are hoping a possible state bonding package could permit construction of a new facility at the Fulton State Hospital.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is proposing to spend $10 million to help get mental health care sooner to those who need it.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Gun and ammunition shop owners have seen an increase in sales since gun control became a hot topic in Washington.