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

Monday, March 11, 2013  New figures show attendance at Missouri state parks rose by roughly a quarter-million people last year.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon has named three people to the commission responsible for overseeing the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Tours of the old Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City are finally profitable.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Businesses right down the street from the Republican National Convention are losing money.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  50,000 additional people have made their way to Tampa. How are they embracing it?

Monday, August 27, 2012  Members of the Columbia Hospitality Association said a 3% lodging tax increase would reduce Columbia’s competitive edge in the hotel business.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  The agency that operates the home of the St. Louis Rams has submitted a revised renovation plan that it believes will put the 17-year-old stadium among the top tier in the NFL.

Monday, February 20, 2012  Update: Zoo officials said human error was to blame for Sunday's animal escape.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Wrestling Championship Organizers said their event is bringing hundreds of thousands of dollars into our local economy.

Saturday, February 11, 2012  Columbia CVB Executive Director wants to recruit city ambassadors in 2012.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Serenity Valley Winery is the lifelong dream of Lee and Regina Ruppert.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Tourism industry pushes for US to allow more foreign visitors, move could help economy

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  It's called the dinner train and it rolls out of the Colt Railroad Terminal, north of Columbia, for the first time on Friday.

Thursday, June 16, 2011  A big announcement was made at Sunday night’s Mystery Party at the Missouri State Penitentiary.

Sunday, June 12, 2011  The Missouri State Penitentiary is celebrating it's 175th anniversary and there's a weekends worth of fun activities and events for you to enjoy.