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

Monday, March 18, 2013  The Supreme Court will hear arguments today about validity of Arizona's voter registration law.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The resolution says there wouldn't be another school bond issue or levy ballot question for five years if the April issue passes.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Boone County Commissioners voted unanimously today to place a three-eighths-cent sales tax on the April 2 ballot.

Friday, January 18, 2013  GOP officials want Electoral College votes to be divided proportionally, a move that could transform the way the country elects its president.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Sheriff Michael Dixon is cleaning up the department -- literally.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  "Hello Manny. I ran for president. I lost," Romney told the fighter, according to Pacquiao publicist Fred Sternburg.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  Authorities did not release a possible motive for the murder-suicide, though police said that Belcher and his girlfriend had been arguing recently. The two of them have a 3-month-old child.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Missouri's two U.S. senators are taking opposite positions on whether to raise taxes on the wealthy as part of a solution to the so-called fiscal cliff facing the economy.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  The amendment's chief opponents said Friday they'll remain active to fight future efforts to scrap the current selection process.

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  Most people understand how the popular vote works, but get hung up on how the electoral process works.

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.

Sunday, November 04, 2012  Both candidates are rallying supporters and encouraging volunteers as they make a final push toward Election Day.

Sunday, October 28, 2012  Their differences extend to health care, education and the economy.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Proposition is asking for a 1/4 cent of the sales tax.