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

Monday, May 06, 2013  Amid the returning greenery of Ha Ha Tonka State Park sit the stone ruins of a castle.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote.

Friday, April 05, 2013  The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday the closures will be delayed until June 15.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The Congresswoman said she thinks the closure in Columbia would cause safety problems.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The 24 towers selected to remain open were chosen because officials deemed that their closures "would have a negative impact on the national interest."

Monday, March 18, 2013  The eight-story facility includes a new home for the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The Congress members want the FAA to explain why airports with contracted control towers should receive larger cuts.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Federal officials want to shut down the air traffic control tower at Columbia Regional Airport on April 7 because of forced budget cuts in Washington.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Tyler Huffman and his family moved into their new smart home in Jefferson City.

Sunday, November 11, 2012  All proceeds from the event went to help wounded marine Tyler Huffman pay for his smart-home that was built in Jefferson City recently.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  The 31-year-old software engineer signed up to become a research subject, helping to test a trailblazing prosthetic leg that's controlled by his thoughts.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  As ceremonies mark Sept. 11 anniversary, will they mark the passage of a turning point?

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Pump in the city's water tower stopped working

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Tyler Huffman, of Jefferson City, and Todd Nicely, of St. Louis, are two of the veterans on the trip.

Monday, June 11, 2012  Following last weekend's violence some local leaders say it has to end before someone gets hurt.