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

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The previous site was destroyed in an EF-5 twister that also leveled the hospital.

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

Saturday, March 16, 2013 

Friday, February 15, 2013  Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill is pushing for the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act in Congress.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Couples from across the area renewed their vows Saturday at Bridal Cave in Camdenton.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Twenty-five gun owners have already taken advantage of the new application and renewal process.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Several lawmakers said Sunday that it was time to take a deeper look into the recent spate of mass shootings and what can be done to prevent them in the future.

Saturday, December 15, 2012  It remains to be seen whether Sandy Hook will break the usual cycle of universal shock fading into political reality.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Republicans approach renewed control of House as Dems fail to make inroads in East, Midwest.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Update: Blair Oaks School Board voted not to renew Lorie Winslow's contract.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  The White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley joined Mayor Bob McDavid for a roundtable discussion on renewable energy.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  Many parents showed up to dicuss the firing of Lorrie Winslow, but the school board's lips were sealed about the issue.

Sunday, February 12, 2012  More than 100-couples celebrated Valentine's Day early at Bridal Cave.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  By filing too many claims, state law allows your insurance company to cut off your coverage.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  Curbing nuclear power worldwide: bad news for climate change or window of opportunity?