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

Friday, March 08, 2013  New TSA policy allowing small knives and bats on airliners fuels growing protest

Thursday, January 17, 2013  As regional winners, each school will receive $500.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  UNION, Mo. (AP) -- A judge has ruled in favor of an effort to develop a new coal ash landfill in eastern Missouri's Franklin County.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  A University of Missouri student group fighting for a coal-free campus is taking its campaign to St. Louis.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The US Department of Energy chose a North Carolina company over Ameren Missouri for ground breaking nuclear power project.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Obama courts demographic groups to build coalition as Romney tries to stick with economy

Thursday, August 02, 2012  The St. Louis-based utility company Ameren Missouri is seeking to place a coal ash landfill at its Rush Island power plant in Jefferson County.

Friday, July 27, 2012  No injuries have been reported

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  A significant chunk of the plant's revenue literally went up in flames

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating suspected arson in Maries County.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Columbia’s Rainbow House, Youth Community Coalition and several other community partners are working together to create safe places for young people.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Ameren says they are helping the community, Environmental groups say otherwise.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  A Distracted Driving Summit kicks off Thursday at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  A petition drive to restore local control from the state over the St. Louis City Police Department is causing some confusion here in Mid-Missouri.

Saturday, January 21, 2012  Members of the Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition are holding a community forum tomorrow at the Columbia Public Library.