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

Sunday, April 21, 2013 

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Sgt. Kevin Woodson from the Cole County Sheriff's department reminds youth that there is nothing "cool" about smoking.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Jane Dozier from St. Mary's hospital shared smoking statistics and explained what the habit does to your body, while offering tips for quitting.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  All of the "no" votes were from Republicans, while all the "yes" votes were from Democrats

Friday, January 11, 2013  Missouri House Democrats have decided to prohibit smoking in their offices and plan to seek broader smoking restrictions at the state Capitol

Thursday, November 15, 2012  University officials believe they won’t have any problems enforcing their total smoking ban on campus.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Those who have argued for decades that legalizing and taxing weed would be better than a costly, failed U.S. drug war have their chance to prove it.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Springfield residents will be asked to vote on a smoking ban again.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  US Surgeon General: More work is needed to keep young people from using tobacco products

Sunday, March 04, 2012  A candle is believed to have started the fire.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  Osage Beach Police arrested a man they believed was selling prescription medication.

Friday, December 16, 2011  Christopher Hitchens, militant pundit, essayist and author dies after long battle with cancer

Monday, December 12, 2011  New research shows natural remedies that help people with COPD.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  Victim identified, as investigators suspect a cause.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  It will be harder to find a place to smoke on the University of Missouri’s Columbia campus.