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

Sunday, January 27, 2013  BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) -- A fire swept through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil early Sunday, killing at least 245 people and leaving at least 200 injured, police and firefighters said.

Saturday, April 23, 2011  Severe storms and tornadoes swept across Missouri Friday causing Governor Jay Nixon to declare a state of Emergency.

Monday, September 27, 2010  Fire officials estimate that several thousand people die in the U.S. each year in home fires.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  Jefferson City Fire Department wants to share some valuable information to parents that’s sending children off to college this year.

Thursday, December 17, 2009  Fire Marshal reminds people to be safe during the holidays.

Wednesday, December 09, 2009  The story of three children who died in an April house fire in Holts Summit will soon be shared across the U.S.