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

Friday, January 11, 2013  State regulators say insurance claims from the May 2011 Joplin tornado are likely to reach $2 billion.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  The recent earthquake that shook Missouri Tuesday has many people wondering if they need to get earthquake insurance.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  Update: Video added. The severe storms that brought lots of hail to Mid-Missouri Tuesday morning took a toll on many houses and automobiles.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Swiftly honoring a campaign pledge, newly empowered Republicans pushed legislation to repeal the nation's year-old health care overhaul through the House Wednesday night, brushing aside implacable opposition in the Senate and a veto threat from President Barack Obama.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  President Barack Obama is huddling with state insurance commissioners today on his health care overhaul.

Wednesday, June 02, 2010  Many Missouri insurance companies already are implementing a new federal law allowing adult children to remain on their parents' health insurance.