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

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Voters in more than a dozen Missouri counties have approved local taxes that can be applied to out-of-state purchases.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Bob McDavid defeated challenger Sid Sullivan with more than 60% of the vote.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Boil water order lifted for Centralia.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Five candidates who ran in this week's Missouri party primaries appear eligible for recounts.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Two-thirds of people questioned in a survey Sunday said they watch the prime-time Olympics telecast even if they know the results ahead of time.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Olympic spoilers have people turning off phone alerts, hiding their iPads and shushing co-workers in search of simpler times, when screaming at the TV during nail-biting competition was a sport unto itself.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  School tax issues, board members and city officials are elected in April 3rd elections.

Sunday, March 11, 2012  The Missouri University of Science and Technology is studying the effect of interruptions on troops monitoring systems such as unmanned aerial drones.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  You might be surprised to learn there are eleven republicans and five democrats on Tuesday’s presidential primary ballots in Missouri.

Monday, December 19, 2011  Concerned about computer hackers, Iowa GOP take steps to protect caucus results

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  Autopsy results to be released after body believed to be missing Georgia girl is found

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  Audrain County’s votes are in and all three issues passed Tuesday night.

Monday, October 31, 2011  One person has been lifeflighted following an accident on Highway 54 just north of Fulton.

Saturday, August 13, 2011  Law enforcement in Southeast Missouri have arrested a suspect in the case of a missing girl.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Some Columbia Public School MAP Scores continue to be troubling as they remain below the state average.