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

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Missouri social service officials have told a House panel the state could save $28 million annually by moving people from welfare programs onto federal disability payments.

Saturday, April 20, 2013 

Friday, April 12, 2013  A Missouri House panel will investigate efforts by the state Department of Social Services to move people off of welfare programs and into federal disability payments.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The Missouri Senate has advanced a bill outlawing use of electronic welfare benefit cards at casinos, liquor stores or adult-entertainment establishments.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The House has passed a bill to prevent the Obama administration from waiving work requirements in the landmark 1996 welfare reform law.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Two Missouri senators submitted the proposal

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Megan Ayres was convicted of two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and one count of meth possession.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A Columbia man was arrested after police say he beat and sexually assaulted his ex-girlfriend and endangered a child.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Wranglers say horses, other animals used in 'Hobbit' movies died on unsafe New Zealand farm

Monday, November 12, 2012  Food labels multiply, confuse consumers, claiming to certify array of sustainable practices

Saturday, October 13, 2012  Authorities arrested Antonio Vaughn, 33, on several charges including the unlawful use of a weapon, felonious restraint and endangering the welfare of a child.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Who are the 47 percent? The 3 groups Mitt Romney called out in his controversial remarks

Friday, June 01, 2012  One man is behind bars in the Callaway County Jail this morning for DWI and several other charges.

Monday, April 09, 2012  Pulaski County deputies arrested a wanted man after they respond to a possible car crash.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  The candlelight vigil starts at 5 p.m. Thursday at Morgan County R-l school and ends at Stover Park.