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

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The beach at Finger Lakes in Columbia is temporarily closed after water samples taken Tuesday revealed bacteria levels higher than those recommended for waters used for swimming.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Ameren Missouri sponsors the Adopt-the-Shoreline program and paid more than $9,000 to dispose of the trash and debris collected from over 375 miles of shoreline during the 22nd annual event.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Rivers in the nation's heartland are rising yet again, and with heavy rain in the forecast, parts of Iowa, Missouri and Illinois are bracing for another round of flooding.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Everything from power boats to pontoon boats will be competing next month in races at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Conservation officials said the number of bear sightings has increased in recent year. The bear population is estimated to be between 300 and 500 bears.

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

Thursday, May 02, 2013  During a stop at Rock Bridge State Park Wednesday, Gov. Jay Nixon encouraged young people ages 17 to 23 to apply for summer jobs with the State Parks Youth Corps program.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Your child could learn that, plus other historic prairie skills, at the 7th annual Camp F.I.R.E.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Businesses along Valley Road may be accessed from the northeast side of Bagnell Dam Boulevard.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  DNA test results revealed that the 81-pound canine a bow hunter shot in Howard County last fall was a gray wolf from the Great Lakes area.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A bald eagle that appears to have been shot is recovering from its wounds at a south-central Kansas raptor center.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Inauguration day in Missouri is on Monday, January 14.

Friday, January 11, 2013  State regulators say insurance claims from the May 2011 Joplin tornado are likely to reach $2 billion.

Saturday, January 05, 2013  Show organizers say attendance is up significantly this year.

Friday, January 04, 2013  He saved a man who had fallen through ice while trying to help his dog