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

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Kansas case puts face on growing problem of 'total identity theft' by illegal immigrants

Thursday, August 16, 2012  State officials say exports by Missouri businesses rose by 6 percent in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2011.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Gov. Jay Nixon says Missouri officials have approved more than 3,700 applications totaling $18.7 million to help drought-stricken farmers and ranchers get more water.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Three more heat deaths have been confirmed in St. Louis, bringing the total from the summer heat wave to 17 in the city.

Monday, July 16, 2012  All family members got out unharmed

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Total street value of drugs taken is nearly $40,000

Thursday, May 31, 2012  256 Mo. school districts had approval ratings of 90% or higher with no buses placed out of service

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Mizzou sets another record with a total student enrollment of 33,318 students on the first day of classes.

Friday, June 03, 2011  Belle Police and state fire marshals are still trying to figure what caused the Maries County Sheriff's house to burn down.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  Update: Video and photos of the fire added. Fire crews have determined the house to be a complete loss.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  Smoke detectors helped two people get out of a burning house in Ashland early Wednesday morning.

Thursday, January 20, 2011  The sun came out Thursday afternoon, but forecasters predicted overnight lows of below-zero in some parts of the state.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  Fire started after woman drove home for lunch. Investigators say can't determine cause.

Monday, January 03, 2011  Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid says he will ask the city council Monday night for a resolution of support for the city position on the Hinkson Creek TMDL, or total maximum daily load.

Monday, December 20, 2010  Updated with related links. Sky gazers get early Christmas gift: The year's only total eclipse of the moon.