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

Monday, February 25, 2013  The products recalled, including Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Complete Nutrition and Hy-Vee Complete Dog – Bites, Bones & Squares, were distributed to stores in Missouri

Friday, January 11, 2013  Missouri House Democrats have decided to prohibit smoking in their offices and plan to seek broader smoking restrictions at the state Capitol

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The girl needed stitches and a splint for her wrist, which was broken during the attack.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  A dog was shot after biting a deputy and turned over to animal control.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Experts say dry conditions in Mid-Missouri have brown recluse spiders on the move looking for water.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  People think mild winter might have left many left to thrive for the summer.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  The new policy will require students to take up to 450 minutes of bullying and hazing instruction.

Saturday, June 11, 2011  Concerns over copperheads are running rampant in Missouri all because of a booming bug.

Saturday, May 07, 2011  A 12-year old boy is recovering after he was bitten by a Pitt Bull Friday afternoon.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Fulton City Council is creating a committee to review the city's dog ordinance.

Monday, March 07, 2011  The male and female pit bulls were euthanized Monday afternoon.

Thursday, October 07, 2010  Federal environmental officials have created a pesticide database for people battling bedbugs.

Friday, January 08, 2010  Officials tell commuters to 'take it easy' as snowstorm pushes east after 4 die in Ohio crash

Thursday, December 10, 2009  Safety concerns rise as the temperture drops. State troopers with the Missouri Highway Patrol said the best way to stay safe during a winter storm is to stay home.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009  A young Cole County boy is being treated after he was bitten in the face by a dog.