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

Friday, April 05, 2013  White House focus on Asia bolstered as US, China find common ground against Pyongyang threat

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  The Missouri Senate has given first-round approval to a proposed constitutional amendment bolstering certain gun rights after a Democratic state senator blocked a vote for several hours.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  In bayou country and city alike, people batten down as Isaac takes aim at low-lying Louisiana

Sunday, May 27, 2012  The University of Missouri is starting a new online master's degree program aimed at taking the bullying out of coaching.

Saturday, March 10, 2012  Several women came to dance, sweat, and remember a special day.

Monday, January 23, 2012 

Thursday, December 22, 2011  Unemployment applications drop to lowest since April '08 as job market continues to strengthen

Friday, September 02, 2011  Texas Gov. Perry has fundraising muscle in his home state, but can he woo donors nationally?

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Hurricane Irene is 1st to threaten US in years; some officials worry about complacency

Sunday, August 07, 2011  MU researchers say physical inactivity is the primary cause of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity and fatty liver disease.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Nixon made his remarks at the 50th Annual Cooperative Conference for School Administrators.

Friday, July 08, 2011  A new report shows nearly a third of Missouri residents are obese.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  The Missouri Senate approved a bill on Thursday that makes it more difficult for fired employees to sue for discrimination.

Saturday, March 05, 2011  The students at Jefferson City's special learning center got a new four-legged mechanical classmate Saturday.

Friday, November 05, 2010  Haitians resist evacuation, hunker down in refugee camps to ride out Hurricane Tomas