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

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Art Ginsburg, the delightfully dorky television chef known as Mr. Food, has died at his home in Weston, Fla.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  The flexitarian diet, like its name implies, is flexible.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  We all want the bad guys off the streets, but with this economic downturn the cost of keeping them behind bars is adding up.

Saturday, June 25, 2011  As a major government report said the war on obesity must begin among younger children a fast food giant is taking toys out of their kids’ meals.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  Two important senior programs have been zapped from Missouri's budget.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Congress sends bill to Obama to expand school feeding programs, try to make meals healthier

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  San Francisco lawmakers have given preliminary approval to a law that would prohibit fast-food restaurants from putting toys in children's meals unless they include fruits and vegetables and don't have too many unhealthy calories.

Wednesday, June 09, 2010  Budget cuts could mean fewer services that enable Missouri seniors to live independently and remain in their homes.

Thursday, March 11, 2010  The recession has forced hundreds of mid-Missouri families to turn to area food pantries to get by. But what about those families' pets? Are they being fed and cared for when money is tight? Two Eldon veterinarians just might have the answer to that question.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009  Salvation Army officials expect to provide about 2,000 meals this Thursday between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008  Nestle is recalling several of its popular Lean Cuisine frozen chicken meals.