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

Saturday, June 15, 2013 

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The bill provides for targeted testing to identify those at high risk for latent infection and for developing the disease. It also would determine those who would benefit from treatment.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The bill would cut Missouri's income tax rate for the first time in more than 90 years.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Nixon is to depart Friday for France, where he plans to attend the International Paris Air Show. The governor's office says Nixon also will go to the Normandy American Cemetery to honor the 232 Missourians who were buried there after dying in World War II.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Bill supporters said their intent is to encourage the expansion of wireless Internet service across the state.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Republicans say the tax cut is important to keep Missouri attractive to businesses. But Nixon said the loss of tax revenues could jeopardize state services.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Nixon publicly called for the exemptions to be reinstated at a news conference last year with law enforcement officials. The measure passed the House and Senate this year without any opposition.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Legislation designed to help identify the owners of lost military medals is awaiting approval from Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon is urging Missourians to walk, run, bike, paddle and hike throughout Missouri during the rest of the year.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Legislation awaiting action by Gov. Jay Nixon seeks to comply with federal mandates for Missouri's unemployment benefits system.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon says federal help is being offered to residents and businesses in several eastern Missouri counties affected by severe weather in April.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The director of the Missouri Department of Social Services has resigned after five months on the job.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  The legislative session ended at 6 p.m. Friday, meeting mixed reviews among republicans and democrats.

Sunday, May 12, 2013 

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon said he is prepared to lay off workers and curtail motor vehicle services in the Revenue Department in response to a legislative move to withhold funding.