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

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Superintendent of Schools Randall Williams said 70 out of 247 children from the elementary school  were absent Wednesday.

Friday, May 03, 2013  In Cole County, programs like Project Prom and Project Graduation aim to give students an alternative to alcohol-fueld parties after the actual prom or graduation.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Illinois State Police has confirmed five people were killed and one other injured in an early morning shooting in the small village of Manchester, Ill., Wednesday.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Missouri House has preliminarily approved sweeping measures that would expand gun rights in the state and allow certain school officials to carry concealed weapons in school buildings.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  School board members adopted a new policy Monday night that gives school administrators the option of allowing the use of smart phones for educational purposes.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  So far, South Dakota is the only state to respond with a new law allowing school personnel to carry guns into elementary and high schools

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Jefferson City voters did not pass either the tax levy and bond issue.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Jefferson City voters will decide tonight whether or not to pass a tax levy and a separate bond issue.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Some growing Missouri schools and small districts lacking high-dollar property are facing challenges to fund needed construction projects because of a state cap on debt.

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, March 16, 2013 

Friday, March 15, 2013  U.S. clergy abuse victims want punishment, transparency under new pope; many not optimistic

Monday, March 11, 2013  Report: Schools in such disrepair, updating them would cost $542 billion over next decade

Thursday, February 21, 2013  A Democrat on the committee said he was concerned the bill would open "Pandora's box"