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

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

Yesterday at 7:59 PM  Kristopher Hagglund, MU's associate dean of the School of Health Professions since 2001, officially begins serving as the new dean on July 1.

Yesterday at 6:30 PM  Sen. Claire McCaskill’s office is now accepting applications for candidate nominations for the Class of 2018.

Yesterday at 6:16 PM  Twehous Excavating will be repairing the damages caused by a water main break.

Yesterday at 6:02 PM  Investigators said someone murdered Brandon Coleman, 25, after an argument early Saturday morning.

Yesterday at 2:30 PM  The director of the Missouri Department of Social Services has resigned after five months on the job.

Yesterday at 11:18 AM  Five people are now behind bars after a disturbance Sunday afternoon.

Yesterday at 10:05 AM  KRCG 13's Meghan Lane went behind bars and spoke with a mid-Missouri dealer incarcerated at the Moberly Correctional Center, about the epidemic and how he's are trying to change his life and the lives of those addicted.

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

Yesterday at 6:00 AM  Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist

Yesterday at 5:20 AM  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Thousands of proud parents and family members gathered at Atkins Football Stadium for Jefferson City High School's 139th graduation ceremonies.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Powered paraglider instructor Tom Dresner was teaching Oliver Limcherm and another student ground handling skills just before a crash on Mother's Day.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Columbia police are questioning people in connection with an overnight shooting death.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Columbia Police are investigating an alleged stabbing at Douglas Park on Friday.