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

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Missouri House members have approved legislation that would make changes to the sex offender registry.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Two Jefferson City parents are in jail charged with felony child abuse.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A St. Louis man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the beating death of his 2-year-old son.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A measure now being considered in the Missouri Senate would allow school districts to hire their own school resource officers.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The Missouri House has passed a bill that would allow school districts to hire police resource officers.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  She faces anywhere from ten to 25 years in prison for the 2008 death of 20-month-old Ocean McCoy.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The jury has found Shelly Richter GUILTY of endangering the welfare of a child and NOT GUILTY of child abuse.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The judge has barred cameras from the courtroom for this trial, which is expected to finish Wednesday.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Update: The jury trial is scheduled to begin Monday morning for a Cole County woman charged with endangering the welfare of a child and abuse of a child causing serious emotional injury.

Friday, March 08, 2013  The Missouri House has approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow evidence of past criminal behavior in child sex abuse prosecutions.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Court officials said they expect Chad Elliot to accept a plea agreement, but no details have been released.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Update: A Jefferson City man charged with child abuse appeared in court Wednesday for his arraignment.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  They are accused causing significant head injuries and burns to a 3-year-old boy before fleeing New Hampshire.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  The incidents were reported on October 28th. The 10-year-old and 8-year-old victims reported being struck with an open fist and being touched inappropriately by the man on multiple occasions.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Scout "perversion" files from 1959-1985 show local officials helped hush up some abuse cases