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

Today at 10:20 AM  The legislative session ended at 6 p.m. Friday, meeting mixed reviews among republicans and democrats.

Yesterday at 3:00 AM  The Missouri House has made a final offer to senators on a plan authorizing new business incentives and trimming some existing tax credits.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The pair that opened up the west for exploration began their historic journey in St. Louis on the Missouri River.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Conservation officials said the number of bear sightings has increased in recent year. The bear population is estimated to be between 300 and 500 bears.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Behind the Staples and across the Steak and Shake on Missouri Boulevard, a lone sentry from a war few remember, but which played a critical role in establishing the modern National Guard, stands watch over the city.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Only 67 percent of Missouri teens wear their seat belt, according to SaveMoLives.org.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.

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Saturday, May 11, 2013  Marianne Asher-Chapman’s daughter, Angie Yarnell, went missing from her home in Ivy Bend in October 2003

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Spc. Charles McClure, 21, of New Bloomfield, died in Kuwait Thursday, May 2, after being injured in a vehicle accident.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Missouri prosecutors advising police on undercover investigations now have greater legal protection that their conduct won't violate ethical rules.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A Missouri House committee has advanced a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at protecting gun rights.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Police in southeast Missouri are investigating a road rage incident on Interstate 55 that included several shots fired into a car.