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

Today at 9:01 AM  Cole County Sheriff Greg White said a gunshot was fired at about 11:50 p.m. in the 1600-block of Starlite Drive.

Today at 8:40 AM  Right now, there are about 31,250 people incarcerated in Missouri, Many of those struggling with a alcohol and/or drug abuse problems. KRCG 13's Meghan Lane spoke with a mid Missouri heroin dealer behind bars about his addiction.

Yesterday at 9:59 PM  Red Cross relief efforts are underway, and Joplin residents react to seeing catastrophic damage for the second time in two years.

Yesterday at 5:29 PM  The prime suspect in a 2011 Cole County murder case was released from jail Tuesday after the prosecutor dropped the charge.

Yesterday 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.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Five people are now behind bars after a disturbance Sunday afternoon.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Columbia police are questioning people in connection with an overnight shooting death.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Columbia Police are investigating an alleged stabbing at Douglas Park on Friday.

Saturday, May 18, 2013 

Saturday, May 18, 2013  A Fulton woman is recovering from injuries sustained in a crash on Highway 63 Friday night.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  The legislative session ended at 6 p.m. Friday, meeting mixed reviews among republicans and democrats.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A man told police he was robbed at gunpoint while trying to sell his EBT card.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A Fulton man was arrested Thursday night after a disturbance with a sword and a car chase.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A Blair Oaks High School senior will graduate this weekend, just two months after a car crash had her clinging to life.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Thomas Jefferson Middle School students participated in a "Safety Day" Wednesday to promote safe driving habits.