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

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The good news is that the drought is officially over and warmer temperatures are on the way.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Cotton crops may be dwindling in the major cotton states, but planting is on the rise in Missouri.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  He’s a different kind of dog for a different sort of farmer. Thanks to PHARM Dog, the brainchild of University of Missouri Extension AgrAbility specialist Jackie Allenbrand, Bruce Trammell now has Odie, a yellow Labrador retriever whose job is to help the farmer regain his independence despite his disability.

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.

Monday, July 18, 2011  The Humane Society of the United States has contributed money to a group trying to change the way lawmakers can overturn voter-approved bills in Missouri.

Saturday, May 07, 2011  Farmers worry that because the levee was intentionally blown-up they won't be eligible for crop insurance.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  Update: Governor Nixon has signed legislation repealing part of a voter-approved dog law.

Monday, April 25, 2011  Update: Video of the rallies added. Two rallies went on Wednesday evening in the Capitol city, the debate over how to regulate the state's dog breeders is far from over.

Friday, January 21, 2011  Missouri is getting federal money to help small farmers become more energy-efficient.