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

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

Monday, May 06, 2013  The rising Mississippi River is raising concerns in some southeast Missouri communities.

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

Thursday, April 18, 2013  By Saturday afternoon, forecasters say the river will surpass flood stage by about 3.5 feet in Jefferson City and 8 feet in Chamois.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  River levels are on the rise after Wednesday's storms, and lightning left damage in Columbia and Jefferson City

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The wet weather also is creating some potential headaches.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Inauguration day in Missouri is on Monday, January 14.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  An Ameren Missouri power plant ranks high on the polluter list.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Tours of the old Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City are finally profitable.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The water wars are raging again in America's heartland. Drought-stricken states are competing for the increasingly scarce water of the Missouri River and have taken their case to the White House.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Businesses that move products on the Mississippi River continue to seek the government's help as the river approaches historic lows.

Monday, August 27, 2012  This summer's exceptional drought across the Midwest has taken a toll on a bur oak tree that has survived an estimated 350 years in central Missouri.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Police say emergency vehicles were dispatched to the scene.

Sunday, July 29, 2012  The same reservoirs in northern states that were blamed for last year's flooding on the Missouri River are now giving the river a boost during a severe drought.

Monday, July 23, 2012