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

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is heading to the Democratic National Convention, but don't look for him in the spotlight.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Legislation aimed at stopping Missouri from issuing a specialty license plate featuring the University of Kansas is on its way to Missouri Governor Jay Nixon.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  Governor Jay Nixon and officials of Ameren Missouri and Westinghouse Electric are scheduled to make the formal announcement in Jefferson City today.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Special needs children celebrated with the Governor with an Easter egg hunt, music, and a magic show.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  A manufacturing company plans to close one operation in Mexico and expand its plant in West Plains, bringing up to 200 new jobs to southern Missouri.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and First Lady Georganne Nixon were in Columbia to help unload 800 pounds of donated venison.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Flags will be flying at half-staff around Missouri Tuesday in honor of a fallen national guardsman.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  After admendments were distributed Tuesday that would have increased money for public school transportation, a Missouri House Committee opted not to vote on the measures.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  Flags across Missouri and the entire United States will be flown at half-staff Tuesday in honor of Frank W. Buckles.

Thursday, July 01, 2010  Girl Scouts across the state of Missouri celebrated when Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed Senate Bill No. 649 into law on June 29, 2010, proclaiming March 12 as “Girl Scout Day” in Missouri.