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

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Updated with tips for shoveling heavy snow in hopes of avoiding back pain and heart attack symptoms.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A holistic nurse who chose not to get the flu shot was fired for not wearing a surgical mask at Springfield's Cox South hospital.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  A celebrity PSA for heart attack signs helped save her life

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Missouri health officials have been notified of 12 confirmed cases of salmonella apparently traced to cantaloupes grown in southwestern Indiana.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Dick Preston did not ignore his chest pain and went to the ER for immediate evaluation. He suffered a mild heart attack and is on the road to recovery.

Sunday, December 26, 2010  State health officials warn Missourians about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010  Doctors at the University of Missouri Allergy Center said allergy drops are a safe and equally effective alternative to traditional allergy shots.