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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Rusty Burris was an 18-year-old recent high school graduate from Macks Creek on June 3, 1990, when his life changed forever.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  One eastbound lane will remain closed between Clark Avenue and Eastland Drive until the investigation concludes.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Drivers who speed past police responding to traffic accidents could face stiffer penalties under legislation approved by the Missouri Senate.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Update: OSHA is investigating what caused an accident at the Callaway Nuclear Plant on Tuesday.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  The staff at a Goodwill store in St. Louis County has tracked down a couple who accidentally dropped off $5,000 in cash.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A man has lost both legs after falling into a tire shredder while at work at a Kansas City tire recycling center.

Monday, March 11, 2013  A Versailles man was killed after he fell out of a flatbed of a truck and was ran over.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Police say at 7:55 a.m., Carol Ortbals was crossing Jackson Street near East Dunklin when she was hit.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Osage County authorities arrested a man after a high-speed chase Thursday night.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  A 12-year-old northwest Missouri boy is dead after accidentally shooting himself inside a home.

Thursday, December 20, 2012 

Monday, December 17, 2012  A 26-year-old man has died in an ATV accident in eastern Missouri.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A 24-year-old woman died from her injuries after being ejected from an F150

Monday, December 10, 2012  POTOSI, Mo. (AP) -- Investigators believe slick roads might have contributed to a traffic accident in eastern Missouri that killed a nearly 6-month-old boy and injured six other people.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Only one of the five people involved was wearing a seatbelt