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

Friday, May 31, 2013  The Lake Farrell Dam in Boonville overflowed Friday morning a result of fast and heavy rainfall.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  With the recent Midwest flooding, MoDOT reminds motorists to turn around if water is covering roadways.

Sunday, February 26, 2012  The Missouri National Guard spent $117,000 last year to fly Governor Jay Nixon and members of his administration over flooding and tornado sites.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  Federal, state and local officials are watching water levels along the Missouri River in Mid-Missouri on a daily basis as they prepare to coordinate efforts to deal with flooding.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  Governor Jay Nixon signed an executive order directing the Missouri National Guard to take the lead in preparing for another great flood along the Missouri river Wednesday.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Many Mid-Missourians dealt with severe flooding in 1993 including Hartsburg Farmers.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  As of Wednesday evening, the Gasconade River already reached Flood Stage at Rich Fountain, and it’s on the brink of going from minor to moderate.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  Update: Attorney General Chris Koster is suing to stop the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from destroying a levee in the bootheel.

Sunday, April 24, 2011  Tonight at ten we ask a National Weather Service Meteorologist why the Mississippi River is flooding but the Missouri River is doing just fine.

Friday, April 22, 2011  With more rain in the forecast, the threat of flooding is growing in Missouri. On Friday, the National Weather Service upgraded its flood predictions.