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

Sunday, May 26, 2013  A fire destroyed the attic of a Jefferson City home about 9:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  New York City Jack Russell terrier undergoes surgery to remove $1.11 in pennies he swallowed

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The state supports spay/neuter efforts with grants

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Tips from the Humane Society of Missouri

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Updated with video: Man recants story that Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash had sex with him as a teenage boy.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Culture war flares over chicken sandwiches; gay activists, Bible Belt conservatives take sides

Sunday, April 01, 2012  16 shelters participated in the event.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  He’s a different kind of dog for a different sort of farmer. Thanks to PHARM Dog, the brainchild of University of Missouri Extension AgrAbility specialist Jackie Allenbrand, Bruce Trammell now has Odie, a yellow Labrador retriever whose job is to help the farmer regain his independence despite his disability.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Executive blisters Goldman Sachs in essay; says officials referred to clients as 'muppets'

Thursday, January 05, 2012  7 in 10 pet owners: Shelters should kill only animals too sick or aggressive for adoption

Thursday, December 01, 2011  Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to find out who’s been naughty or nice.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Many people keep their pets outside year-round, but cold temperatures can be dangerous.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Humane Society Officials said Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio and Oklahoma are the most lenient when it comes to allowing dangerous wildlife as pets.

Monday, September 19, 2011  "Don't hate me because I'm less adoptable, adopt me because I need you."

Sunday, August 14, 2011  The "Hot Dippity Dog" event at Memorial Park in Jefferson City was the hottest ticket in town.