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

1 hour, 29 minutes ago  The National Weather Service says that the tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., topped the scale as an EF5.

Yesterday at 7:40 AM  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Yesterday at 5:20 AM  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Friday, May 17, 2013  The Missouri House has made a final offer to senators on a plan authorizing new business incentives and trimming some existing tax credits.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Missouri Senate has again passed legislation curbing tax breaks for developers while creating new incentives for exporters and high-tech industries.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed legislation to renew a tax break for investors in businesses located in low-income areas.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon is moderating his support for legislation to end a tax break for low-income disabled and senior residents who live in rental housing.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Bleak future for typing: Time-honored skill becoming less necessary, raising fears in schools

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that would abolish a tax break for low-income seniors and disabled people who live in rental homes.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  The Schnucks grocery store chain says it's found the source of a credit card fraud problem that has victimized dozens of people.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation authorizing tax incentives for big-time sports events and some charitable donations.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Low-income seniors and disabled Missourians who live in rented homes could lose a state tax break under legislation endorsed by the state Senate.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The person calls about unclaimed capital credits and asks for a "finder's fee" to be sent to a relative of his.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Although the number of Missouri high school students taking tests for college credit is low, those who do are faring well.