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

Sunday, June 02, 2013 

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The rainy weather may be to blame for a transformer failure.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Recently installed technology and social media help Co-Mo Electric respond to massive power outage lasting more than five days.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Almost a week after the second winter storm to hit mid-MO, power is finally restored to all Co-Mo customers

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Power outages still a problem in some places across mid-Missouri.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Update: As of 7 a.m. Friday, less than 3,400 members remained without power, down from nearly 12,000 Tuesday.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Columbia and Marshall churches serve as overnight shelters for those affected by power outages.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Some Howard County electric custmers could be without power for another day or longer.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Superdome officials were worried about possible power outage before Super Bowl blackout, documents reveal.

Monday, February 04, 2013  The power goes out on the Super Bowl, a major glitch after a smooth week for New Orleans

Monday, February 04, 2013  Power outage electrifies CBS Super Bowl broadcast, network scrambles without announcers

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The Columbia Fire Department has given the all clear after a power outage at Mill Creek Elementary School on Nifong Boulevard.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  More weather misery for Sandy's victims as new storm bears down on New York City, New Jersey, and New England

Friday, November 02, 2012  Without power, fuel terminals can't pump gasoline onto tanker trucks, and gas stations can't pump fuel into customers' cars.