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

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  One tornado damaged areas of Johnson and Pettis counties, and the other briefly touched down near Gravois Mills.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  The federal agency that oversees the National Weather Service says warning sirens and notifications went out well ahead of the devastating Joplin tornado. But it says residents didn't respond quickly enough to the sirens warning of the impending twister.

Sunday, September 11, 2011  New York City firefighters and ground zero construction workers are joining Missouri tornado survivors in a tribute to the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the recent Joplin tornado.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  The United Arab Emirates have donated up to $1 million for Joplin Schools.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  Update: MO Attorney General says cable and satellite providers will work with Joplin tornado victims.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  A bolt of lightning injured Jefferson “Jeff” Taylor, 31, the day after the twister touched down.

Saturday, June 04, 2011  Governor Jay Nixon has asked the federal government to pay the full cost of repairing public buildings and infrastructure damaged by recent floods and tornadoes.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Residents say scope of tornado destruction in Joplin is 'breathtaking'

Monday, May 23, 2011  Authorities have pulled another 10 people out alive from the rubble. That brings the total number of rescued survivors to 17. Still Gov. Nixon fears how high the death toll will climb.

Monday, May 23, 2011  Missouri officials say at least 89 died in tornado that tore through city, into hospital

Monday, April 25, 2011  Families around St. Louis continue to clean up two days after a devastating tornado blew through the area.