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

25 minutes ago  Red Cross relief efforts are underway, and Joplin residents react to seeing catastrophic damage for the second time in two years.

Today at 3:28 PM  The National Weather Service says that the tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., topped the scale as an EF5.

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

Yesterday at 7:40 AM  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Saturday, May 18, 2013 

Thursday, May 16, 2013  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Low-income families and individuals are getting a break from the heat in Boone County.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Cole County added two new tornado sirens Wednesday morning as part of a program to build more in the city and county.

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

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  River levels are on the rise after Wednesday's storms, and lightning left damage in Columbia and Jefferson City