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

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did what it could with the record flooding on the Missouri River this year although proposed changes could help avoid a disastrous repeat, especially since such floods could become more frequent, an expert panel said in a report released Tuesday.

Friday, July 01, 2011  Sandbagging efforts have reached as far downstream as Wooldridge.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  It was business as usual this morning for people working in the Missouri River at Jefferson City, but it’s also a week for places like the MFA Exchange to pay close attention to the rising river.

Monday, June 27, 2011 

Friday, June 24, 2011  Jefferson City officials released an updated city flood plan.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  With a thunder that rivals Niagara Falls, the water explodes through Gavin’s Point and into the channel below.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  City officials will be on hand to answer questions and concerns from residents about the potential for flooding in Jefferson City.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  If you have a farm or business in the flood plain, now is the time to prepare.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Local officials and the Army Corps of Engineers answered questions in Jefferson City about the Corps flood management this year.