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

Saturday, March 30, 2013  One of the newborns, Hope, is already a TV star. She was featured in Budweiser's Super Bowl commercial.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Caveman comedy 'The Croods' catches fire with audiences, opens at No. 1 with $44.7 million

Saturday, March 23, 2013  The remodeling included a new pharmacy, expanded beauty supplies and a larger electronics section.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The 24 towers selected to remain open were chosen because officials deemed that their closures "would have a negative impact on the national interest."

Monday, March 18, 2013  The eight-story facility includes a new home for the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center.

Monday, March 11, 2013 

Friday, March 01, 2013  The roadway had been closed between Davis and Morrison streets since Tuesday, after a roof and partial building collapse spilled debris onto it.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Columbia and Marshall churches serve as overnight shelters for those affected by power outages.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to open exhibit focusing on 50 years of The Rolling Stones

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Those without power can stay at an overnight shelter opening in Columbia at 8 p.m. at Broadway Christian Church (2601 West Broadway).

Friday, February 22, 2013  Cirque du Soleil reveals details of new Michael Jackson show opening on Las Vegas Strip

Monday, February 11, 2013  The suspected gunman and two women are dead.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A Missouri Senate committee is considering whether to renew security exemptions to the state's open records law while requiring more advance notice of public meetings

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Joe Machens Dealership company officials announced the official opening of their brand new, stand-alone Mercedes-Benz store.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Area dignitaries cut a ribbon to celebrate the re-opening of Fire Station 3.