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

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Columbia city council heard presentations Thursday from Columbia Water and Light during a work session to try and solve the energy problem in the southern part of the city.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Low-income families and individuals are getting a break from the heat in Boone County.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Water and Light Department officials said Columbia averages about two to five water main breaks a week this time of year.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Officials at the Columbia Water and Light Department say by adding the fluoride to the water, they are simply following the recommendations of the EPA and the US Health and Human Services Department.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Missouri Task Force One members, local American Red Cross and the Columbia Water and Light Department volunteers are helping storm victims.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Update: Power has been restored to all the Columbia homes that were without power Tuesday morning.

Friday, July 06, 2012  An equipment repair has city leaders asking Columbia residents to curtail their water use.

Monday, August 22, 2011  The defense takes over in the Kraig Kahler murder trial.

Monday, May 23, 2011  Update: Trees and power lines are down in Mid-Missouri.

Thursday, July 01, 2010  The Columbia Water and Light has issued a cautionary boil advisory for customers in the 10 apartment buildings on Whitegate Drive.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010  Columbia residents will have an opportunity to meet with candidates for Columbia’s Water and Light director position.

Thursday, February 18, 2010  The preliminary hearing for the former Columbia Water and Light Director, charged with killing four members of his family in Burlingame, Kan., has been rescheduled.