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

Yesterday at 5:20 AM  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Thursday, May 09, 2013  A group of Drury University students have presented a plan for a demonstration house that supporters hope could help make Joplin a model of environmentally sound rebuilding from disasters.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Monday, May 06, 2013  Pfizer sells Viagra on its website in a drug industry first

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Missouri House rewrote a Senate bill Thursday on workers compensation, setting up the need to negotiate a compromise before the legislative session ends in two weeks.

Friday, May 03, 2013  From grain to glass, making vodka and whiskey with local crops is catching on

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  South Dakota tribe faces deadline, $4.9 million price to block development near Wounded Knee massacre site

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Missouri Senate has again passed legislation curbing tax breaks for developers while creating new incentives for exporters and high-tech industries.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Firearms manufacturers looking to relocate to Missouri could collect a tax credit under a bill given first-round approval by the Missouri House.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Senate passed a bill Thursday imposing state and local sales taxes on Internet purchases, but opponents believe they can kill the bill in the House.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Facebook says independent audit following FTC settlement found privacy practices sufficient

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Hollywood yielding to China's box-office clout by removing some content, filming alternatives

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The charitable organization of the world’s largest car rental company gave an unrestricted $2 million gift to Mizzou.

Friday, April 19, 2013  The Missouri House is moving forward with a couple of proposals to cut the state income tax.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Anheuser-Busch is introducing a new, bowtie-shaped beer can that mirrors its iconic Budweiser logo.