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

Yesterday at 6:16 PM  Twehous Excavating will be repairing the damages caused by a water main break.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Low-income families and individuals are getting a break from the heat in Boone County.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  It was four years ago when a spike the bacteria known as Ecoli was caught on a weekly public beach water test. Is the water safe to be in this season?

Saturday, May 11, 2013  There are more than 3.1 million wake boarders across the globe. Wake boarding has become one of the fastest-growing water sports and has made its way to the Lake of the Ozarks.

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

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The Aqua Rama underwater mermaid show featured women dressed in fishtails performing in a 85,000 gallon pool with a large glass window.

Friday, April 19, 2013  BREAKING NEWS: Bombing suspect in custody after manhunt that paralyzed city.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Mid Missouri emergency responders rescued two stranded turkey hunters, one wheelchair bound, Thursday from rising flood waters in Texas County.

Friday, April 19, 2013  All residents of Boston were ordered to stay in their homes Friday morning as the search for the surviving suspect in the marathon bombings continued after a long night of violence that left another suspect dead.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Missouri Senate has rejected a bill that would have allowed additional water and sewer companies to seek permission for surcharges to build new infrastructure.

Friday, April 12, 2013  A woman became trapped Thursday when she drove her red Durango into a flooded area of Loesch Road in Cole County.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Inmates who expose their genitals in a Missouri prison could face additional felony charges under legislation given initial approval by the state House.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  A fluorescent green-colored discharge from the Mexico waste-water treatment plant was observed in the Salt River in December 2008.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Missouri officials are considering using $1.7 million to renovate a Highway Patrol swimming pool for water rescue training.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The maker of Budweiser is using splashy newspaper ads to poke fun at a lawsuit that alleges its beer is watered down.