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

Friday, May 31, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon Friday night declared a state of emergency in Missouri as a widespread severe weather system continued to move across the state.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Missouri National Guard citizen-soldiers will assist communities along the Mississippi River in flood fight after heavy rains this week

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon Wednesday night declared a state of emergency in Missouri after a system of strong storms and tornadoes caused damage in the St. Louis region and other areas of the state.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon urges Missourians to avoid unnecessary travel

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.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Governor Nixon is headed to Audrain County Tuesday to announce a new program to help farmers get more water for their livestock and crops.

Saturday, April 23, 2011  Severe storms and tornadoes swept across Missouri Friday causing Governor Jay Nixon to declare a state of Emergency.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  A massive storm billed as the worst in decades barreled toward the northeast Wednesday, leaving vast swaths from Chicago to New York paralyzed by snow and ice, leaving hundreds of motorists stranded all night and shuttering airports and schools.

Saturday, January 01, 2011  Tornadoes leaves three dead in Missouri and dozens of homes in shambles.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  Gov. Bobby Jindal declared a state of emergency and the federal government sent in skimmers and booms Thursday as oil from a massive spill in the Gulf of Mexico oozed toward the fragile coastline.

Thursday, January 07, 2010  Winter storm pushing snow, dangerously cold wind across Midwest; unusual cold snap grips South