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

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  North Carolina in the national spotlight as voters weigh in on gay marriage ban in state's constitution

Monday, August 15, 2011  GOP rising stars Bachmann, Perry compete for nomination on the same issue: jobs

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  Medicare was the key issue that led to a shocking win by a New York Democrat for a House seat long held by Republicans.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Arizona governor vetoes 'birther' bill that would have required presidential qualification proof

Thursday, March 31, 2011  Cole County officials are upset about where they fall in the proposed Congressional Redistricting map.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Update: Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 1 a.m. Missouri Republican Rep. Roy Blunt is being promoted to the U.S. Senate.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  House Republican Leader John Boehner said he will support giving a seat on the Armed Services Committee to Vicky Hartzler if she defeats the committee's Democratic chairman.

Friday, October 08, 2010  Fourth congressional district candidate Vicky Hartzler fielded questions at the capitol building Friday afternoon. Hartzler fielded questions related to unemployment and campaign ads.

Wednesday, October 06, 2010  A new poll shows Republican Rep. Roy Blunt leading Democratic Secretary of State Robin Carnahan in Missouri's U.S. Senate race.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  Missouri Auditor Susan Montee is beginning the general election campaign with a sizable cash advantage over her Republican challenger.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  With the primary election results never really in doubt, the leading contenders for Missouri’s soon-to-be vacant U.S. Senate seat continued their war of words Thursday as the race is shaping up to be a referendum on Washington.