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

Monday, December 03, 2012  Eliminating the $1 bill could save taxpayers plenty over the next 30 years

Friday, August 17, 2012  Missouri Republican Senate candidate Todd Akin is questioning the federal government's role in the National School Lunch Program.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid announced a new proposal for city pensions that could save taxpayers $50 million.

Sunday, February 26, 2012  The Missouri National Guard spent $117,000 last year to fly Governor Jay Nixon and members of his administration over flooding and tornado sites.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  The Missouri National Guard spent $117,000 last year to fly Gov. Jay Nixon and members of his administration over flooding and tornado sites.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Is the Pentagon using scare tactics to prevent budget cuts that a growing number is saying are due?

Thursday, October 06, 2011  The Missouri House has passed legislation that would cut corporate taxes and give extra incentives to businesses in certain favored fields.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  The Missouri House has overwhelmingly rejected an attempt to end tax credits for the developers of low-income housing and historic buildings.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  A Missouri House committee has advanced legislation offering new incentives for some businesses and international exporters.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Did the special session accomplish what the Governor wanted?

Sunday, November 21, 2010  The IRS has thousands of dollars in tax refunds waiting for Mid Missourians to collect.

Monday, October 11, 2010  The federal government spent $1.5 billion and states spent $1.4 billion on grants for students who didn't start their sophomore years.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009  The man who watches over the $700 billion in government money given to banks and other institutions to avert a financial collapse said Wednesday he thinks it's too early to say how much will be repaid to the taxpayers.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  Projection: Social Security to pay out almost as much as it collects in taxes next year.