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

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

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Her body was found weighted down in the lake on Sept. 30

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Her weighted-down body was found Sept. 30

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Boaters found the unidentified woman on Sunday

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Folks in the western Missouri city of Nevada are getting the chance to make examples of themselves when it comes to health and wellness.

Friday, July 20, 2012  The 10-year-old girl found in an apartment closet weighed only 32 pounds

Monday, April 23, 2012  Mizzou Head Coaches Gary Pinkel and Frank Haith welcomed the first players at the first official weigh-in for the Columbia Slimdown Challenge.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Gastric plication is the newest weight-loss procedure to be introduced.

Monday, December 12, 2011  Mid-Missouri dietitians share strategies for keeping your weight in check during the holidays.

Friday, November 25, 2011  Fattening turkeys doesn't have to be as expensive as it is now.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  Does the HCG diet really work, or is it dangerous for your body?

Sunday, August 28, 2011  Critics say a new book targets obese kids and promotes eating disorders.

Sunday, July 17, 2011  Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the country and now people are questioning whether or not parents should lose custody of their overweight children.

Friday, July 08, 2011  Standing 6-foot-4-inches and weighing in at 305 pounds, Sgt. Mike Krohn wants to drop 65 pounds.

Saturday, June 25, 2011  As a major government report said the war on obesity must begin among younger children a fast food giant is taking toys out of their kids’ meals.