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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The pair that opened up the west for exploration began their historic journey in St. Louis on the Missouri River.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Travel Channel show "Ghost Adventures" explored the Missouri State Penitentiary for an upcoming episode.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Airline passenger complaints are surging as airlines continue to cram more seats into the same tube.

Monday, March 25, 2013  If driving is unavoidable during or after a snowstorm, be sure to check road conditions before venturing out.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  24 Jefferson City snow plow drivers hit the streets at 6 a.m. on Sunday as they tried to keep up with the heavy snowfall.

Friday, March 08, 2013  New TSA policy allowing small knives and bats on airliners fuels growing protest

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A 71-year-old Mexico man recently uncovered an $88,000 prize on a Missouri Lottery Scratchers ticket.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Flyers call policy allowing small knives, baseball bats, golf clubs on planes 'common sense'

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Thirty mile-per-hour winds and quick-falling snow could create drifts that would 'seriously challenge' even four-wheel drive vehicles.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Road crews ready for Monday and Tuesday's winter storm

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Update with video: A family talks about the impact of Frontier's Columbia cancellations for them.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Crippled cruise ship docks at Alabama port; passengers celebrate end of miserable Gulf odyssey

Thursday, February 14, 2013  After days stranded at sea aboard disabled Carnival ship, bus trip awaits weary passengers

Thursday, February 07, 2013  What makes Wright unique is that he's a minimalist.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Road closures and parking restrictions will start Sunday.