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

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Drug-sniffing dogs could soon be a part of a suburban St. Louis high school.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A measure now being considered in the Missouri Senate would allow school districts to hire their own school resource officers.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The Missouri House has passed a bill that would allow school districts to hire police resource officers.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The Fairview district has about 600 students from preschool through eighth grade.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Jefferson City voters will see a tax levy and a separate bond issue on their April 2nd ballots.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Parents, faculty and school board members met at Iberia High School Saturday afternoon for a special board meeting.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Fontana Unified School District police purchased 14 of the Colt LE6940 rifles last fall, and they were delivered the first week of December — a week before the Connecticut school shooting.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The Columbia school district plans to strengthen security Friday at its high schools after a spate of rumors have raised safety concerns.

Friday, November 30, 2012  The St. Louis school district is again the largest district in Missouri.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  Officials in Lone Jack say the outbreak started about two weeks ago

Sunday, September 16, 2012  The state's Annual Performance Reports show the district is improving.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Closings will be decided the evening before

Monday, August 06, 2012  Proposition 2 would pay for construction and building improvements in the Hallsville School District.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Governor announces grants for "Innovation Campus" program.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Parents in the Eldon School District are fighting to save their basketball coach.