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

Saturday, February 11, 2012  Governor Jay Nixon announced $1.2 million to rebuild river levees damaged last year along the Missouri river.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did what it could with the record flooding on the Missouri River this year although proposed changes could help avoid a disastrous repeat, especially since such floods could become more frequent, an expert panel said in a report released Tuesday.

Monday, September 19, 2011  Several members of Missouri's U.S. House delegation are backing legislation requiring the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to adjust water levels in upstream reservoirs on the Missouri River to prevent massive flooding downstream.

Monday, August 08, 2011  Senators from states lying along the Missouri River want the Army Corps of Engineers to provide a flood plan for the future.

Monday, July 04, 2011  Tributaries that feed the Missouri River face a higher risk of flooding this summer.

Friday, July 01, 2011  Sandbagging efforts have reached as far downstream as Wooldridge.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  It was business as usual this morning for people working in the Missouri River at Jefferson City, but it’s also a week for places like the MFA Exchange to pay close attention to the rising river.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  What if the river jumps its banks in Jefferson City? Would the Callaway Nuclear Plant be at risk? To Scott Bond, the answer is simple… no.

Monday, June 27, 2011 

Friday, June 24, 2011  Jefferson City officials released an updated city flood plan.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  With a thunder that rivals Niagara Falls, the water explodes through Gavin’s Point and into the channel below.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  Will Salute to America still take place if the Missouri River floods?

Thursday, June 23, 2011  City officials will be on hand to answer questions and concerns from residents about the potential for flooding in Jefferson City.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  It's business as usual at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport, but they are watching the river closely.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  If you have a farm or business in the flood plain, now is the time to prepare.