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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Missouri pharmacies could not be required to carry or stock specific drugs or devices under legislation that has been given final approval.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed a bill that would require a doctor to be physically present when an abortion-inducing drug is first administered.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  An appeal of Kelly Simino's conviction for the 2006 murder of girlfriend Brandi Mathews has been denied.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Drug-sniffing dogs could soon be a part of a suburban St. Louis high school.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Many mid Missouri law enforcement agencies are holding Prescription Drug Take Back Days on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27th.

Monday, April 08, 2013  The infant was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for an autopsy.

Friday, April 05, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that would ensure that pharmacies could refuse to stock certain prescription drugs, such as emergency contraception.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  In three months and two days on the job, Sheriff Eugene Crum already helped indict dozens of suspected drug dealers through Mingo County's new Operation Zero Tolerance.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Mid-Missouri authorities arrested two people after they found drugs and a gun inside their home.

Friday, March 29, 2013  A man accused of using a prosthetic penis to try to pass a drug test has been arrested in eastern Missouri.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Six people have been arrested in Miller County ,most for drug-related charges, over the past two weeks.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  A Portland, Mo., man is in jail on a $30,000 cash-only bond after leading a deputy on a high-speed chase.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Residents say synthetic drugs have become a big problem in their middle and high schools.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  A Columbia man was arrested late Tuesday night after authorities found methamphetamine inside his hotel room.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Updated with the pictures of the three people arrested after Sedalia Police officers found drugs and drug packaging supplies.