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

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The committee heard testimony Monday from some former poll workers who say the machines now used in Missouri malfunction and miscount votes.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  A primary election is under way in Jefferson City for first-ward voters.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Early turnout heavy in storm-ravaged areas of New York, New Jersey; many express relief they can vote at all

Monday, November 05, 2012  One day left in their stubbornly close race, President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney are storming through a final exhaustive campaign push Monday that won't end until the wee hours of Election Day in pursuit of every possible vote.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Have you gotten a letter in the mail that shows when you and your neighbors last voted?

Friday, August 10, 2012  Five candidates who ran in this week's Missouri party primaries appear eligible for recounts.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Wednesday is the last day to register for Missourians who want to vote in the upcoming August primary.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Voting is officially getting under way for Missouri's primary elections.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Frustration over new Missouri Senate districts has blocked efforts to delay candidate filing.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  You might be surprised to learn there are eleven republicans and five democrats on Tuesday’s presidential primary ballots in Missouri.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  A team of Missouri researchers will use a $740,000 federal grant to study online voting systems by overseas military troops and absentee voters who are out of the country during elections.

Thursday, February 17, 2011  Update: The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that would require voters to show government-issued photo identification before casting ballots.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  Election Day over for millions of early voters, Dems try to foil GOP energy with organization

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  With midterm elections in just six weeks — and Republicans fired up and ready to go — Democratic leaders are pushing issues that resonate with their constituencies.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  Hot weather may be keeping some St. Louis voters from the polls, but a hot issue is driving higher-than-expected turnout in the Springfield area.