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

Today at 4:13 PM  The virus that sickened Cole County R-1 Elementary and Middle schools has been identified as norovirus.

Today at 7:30 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.

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.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Jefferson City police busted a burglary in progress Monday in the 400 block of East Capitol.

Friday, May 03, 2013  In Cole County, programs like Project Prom and Project Graduation aim to give students an alternative to alcohol-fueld parties after the actual prom or graduation.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A man was arrested early Thursday morning after he was caught trying to break into a Cole County business.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The intruder got in through an unlocked door and started undressing.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  On Thursday, a judge approved a motion for a new trial on the grounds that new evidence from a hotline call was not provided to either side in the case.

Friday, April 12, 2013  A woman became trapped Thursday when she drove her red Durango into a flooded area of Loesch Road in Cole County.

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

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a decision striking down a 2011 law that created an incentive fund for science and technology-based businesses.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Mid-Missouri authorities increased their patrols over the weekend to crack down on impaired drivers.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Solid numbers are hard to come by to confirm how many people fell ill after a conference at the Truman Hotel in Jefferson City this week. Estimates range from 20 to 60 people.

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

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Sgt. Kevin Woodson from the Cole County Sheriff's department reminds youth that there is nothing "cool" about smoking.