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

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Hundreds of people gathered for the grand opening of the Jefferson City Medical Group's new Women and Children's Center.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A Fulton mom was arrested after authorities said she chased her children with a knife.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Eight fire departments in southwest Missouri are working together to identify and counsel children who appear prone to setting fires.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Exactly how do desperate parents know when it's best to leave their children in a presumably safe place or race into the face of danger?

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Superintendent of Schools Randall Williams said 70 out of 247 children from the elementary school  were absent Wednesday.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Mary Lepper has two sons, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Frantic call leads police to 3 missing women in Cleveland home; 3 brothers arrested

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Let's Talk: Survey finds moms lead in discussing family financial matters, dads take back seat

Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods after new caffeinated gum introduced

Friday, April 26, 2013  A baby was taken to a mid Missouri hospital after she was hit by a vehicle in Morgan County.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  U.S. couple accused of kidnapping their 2 children brought back from Cuba, jailed in Florida