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

2 hours, 45 minutes ago  At least 20 children are among the more than 50 reported dead so far in Moore, the Oklahoma City suburb ravaged by Monday's tornado.

Today at 7:33 AM  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Yesterday at 10:45 PM 

Yesterday at 8:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Yesterday at 2:35 PM  Additional rounds of severe weather possible Monday.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  By Saturday afternoon, forecasters say the river will surpass flood stage by about 3.5 feet in Jefferson City and 8 feet in Chamois.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Widespread severe weather will be possible with threats of wind, hail and tornadoes for Mid-Missouri.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Lighning may be the cause of an apartment fire in Columbia that left three units uninhabitable.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Severe weather threatens Mid-Missouri this week.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Updated with video: Severe storms hit Midwest with snow, ice and damaging winds

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Mid-Missouri could see its first batch of widespread severe storms Tuesday night and Wednesday.