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

7 minutes ago  Missouri is officially in the midst of Pollinator Week, which recognizes the bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles that help flowers and food crops flourish.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Update: Custom exempt processing has been reinstated

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  The animals were living in their own filth, most with no access to food or water

Saturday, July 21, 2012  Operations have resumed at a meat locker in central Missouri after several problems were fixed.

Friday, December 23, 2011  The Missouri Department of Agriculture says that Amber Trachsel of California, Mo., has been picked as the winner of the annual Bonnie Plants Cabbage Growing Contest.

Sunday, October 02, 2011  In an era when a new gadget seems to constantly emerge, consumers are increasingly turning back the clock in the produce they purchase.

Saturday, July 23, 2011  The Missouri Department of Agriculture is celebrating local foods, gardening and local farmers' markets across Missouri.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  Update: In addition to the 22 dogs taken from the residence, officials also removed 11 dead dogs.

Thursday, May 20, 2010  Complaints about unfair gas stations are formally filed with the Missouri Department of Agriculture. There are dozens of complaints from consumers from across the state, several from mid-Missouri.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009  An Audrain County grain dealer is under criminal investigation for not paying back millions to area farmers.