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

Thursday, August 30, 2012  West Nile virus cases are on the rise in many parts of the country, and while no human cases have been reported in St. Louis County, health officials aren't taking any chances.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Federal officials said we’re experiencing the worst West Nile virus outbreak the country has ever seen.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Adult mosquitoes in the St. Louis area have tested positive for West Nile virus.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  This month's unseasonably warm weather is bringing out the bugs.

Sunday, November 13, 2011  Health officials say mosquitoes in the Poplar Bluff area have tested positive for the West Nile virus.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Recent floodwaters allowed millions of dormant floodwater mosquito eggs to mature and attack area neighborhoods.

Friday, July 08, 2011  A biology professor says the mosquito population is exploding in flooded parts of the state.