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

Sunday, April 21, 2013 

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A proposed tax increase would nearly double the federal tobacco tax to $1.95 per pack.

Monday, November 19, 2012  The University of Central Missouri will become a tobacco-free campus by July 2014.

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

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Recent shootings prompted the partnership

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Missouri voters have rejected a measure that would have sharply increased the state's lowest-in-the-nation tobacco tax.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  A November ballot measure to significantly raise Missouri's tobacco tax to increase public education spending is drawing financial support from leaders of the state's flagship university.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Opponents of a tobacco tax initiative on the Missouri ballot say local governments could lose money if the measure passes.

Friday, September 28, 2012 

Monday, July 09, 2012  Feds name 4 suspects in border agent's death linked to Operation Fast and Furious

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  The State Board of Education is backing a potential November ballot initiative asking Missouri voters to raise tobacco taxes to benefit schools.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Missouri House members have endorsed legislation that would allow advertising on school buses to help districts cover transportation costs.

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

Thursday, January 19, 2012  A Kansas City Democrat says that allowing teens under 18 to sell tobacco could make it easier for minors to start smoking or chewing at a young age.