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

Sunday, May 05, 2013  This year’s cold and wet spring has caused a lot of problems for flower and vegetable gardens throughout Missouri.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Tommy Hope was found dead of multiple stab wounds in his Camdenton home on April 28, 2004. An initial investigation with more than 60 leads yielded no arrests.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Wet or dry? Gardeners make plans with no certainty in forecast as cold spring follows drought

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Missouri House has endorsed legislation reducing the amount consumers can buy each month of a popular decongestant that's also a key ingredient in methamphetamine.

Monday, March 25, 2013  If driving is unavoidable during or after a snowstorm, be sure to check road conditions before venturing out.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The good news is that the drought is officially over and warmer temperatures are on the way.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  North Korea vows to cancel Korean War cease-fire because of sanctions, US-South Korean military drills

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Update: A Jefferson City man charged with child abuse appeared in court Wednesday for his arraignment.

Monday, February 04, 2013  The Missouri National Guardsmen began the mission in early August 2011.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Investigators said a witness came forward in December, which helped them solve the case.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Among the coldest temperatures recorded Tuesday was 35 below at Crane Lake, Minn., a National Weather Service forecaster said early Wednesday.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Two disabled adults and two children lost their power because of an unpaid electric bill.

Friday, January 18, 2013  A Missouri lawmaker wants to further limit the amount of a popular cold and allergy medicine people can buy each month but still allow most consumers to buy it without a prescription.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Authorities say a suburban St. Louis man and his two young sons have died after hiking in the cold on a southeastern Missouri trail.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  One California, Missouri man speaks about how it will affect his livelihood