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

Thursday, April 18, 2013  How prepared are mid-Missouri fire crews for something like the explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas?

Friday, April 12, 2013  Turkey hunting season starts this coming Monday, and Mid-Missourians are getting ready.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Missouri Jaycees are volunteering their time this weekend to clean up, repair and overall prepare the Wonderland Camp for challenged kids.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Cardinals begin pre-conclave meetings amid scandal, resignation and problems of church

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Road crews ready for Monday and Tuesday's winter storm

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with a link to the bakery's Facebook page: Chez Monet prepares desserts for Valentine's Day.

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

Sunday, January 13, 2013  KRCG 13 will be covering all Inauguration Day events both on air and on ConnectMidMissouri.com. Restaurants are also preparing for the large orders they have to fill for the big day.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Mid-Missourians can expect to see some freezing rain and snow tonight into tomorrow morning, and crews are preparing to handle the wintry weather.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Sandy-battered New York City, New Jersey prepare for new storm - a nor'easter expected to bring wind, surge

Thursday, August 30, 2012  The path of Hurricane Isaac northward from the Gulf Coast is still uncertain, but Missouri officials are urging people to prepare for possible heavy rain and power outages.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  The Midwest may get a break from the drought when remnants of Hurricane Isaac arrive late this week, but the torrent of rain could create problems.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Closings will be decided the evening before

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  A panel of experts will be talking to local farmers at a conference today to help them manage and prepare for the drought harvest.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  Oakland prepared Wednesday for a broad-based call to action that was expected to include marches, pickets outside banks, school shutdowns and an attempt to close the nation's fifth-busiest port.