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

Friday, February 01, 2013  A chase exceeding 100mph leads to the arrest of 71 year old man.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  The proposal is the brainchild of Sheriff Chris Heitman.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Write-in candidate Osage County Detective Gary Storey physically threatened Republican candidate Belle Police Chief Michael Dixon after a recent meth bust.

Monday, July 02, 2012  A 25-year-old Belle man was arrested Sunday after he broke into a trailer and passed out.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  City council quickly accepted ordinance from police chief. New video.

Monday, June 25, 2012  Police still looking for second suspect.

Friday, March 02, 2012  Two Maries County residents are behind bars this morning on drug related charges.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Belle Police Chief Dixon said a 1st grader brought a toy gun to school on Thursday. The toy pistol wasn’t discovered until late in the school day.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Police arrested two suspects for a burglary that happened at a high school vocational shop.

Friday, June 03, 2011  Belle Police and state fire marshals are still trying to figure what caused the Maries County Sheriff's house to burn down.

Friday, June 03, 2011  The Belle Police Chief is in fair and stable condition after inhaling toxic vapors from what appears to be a shake and bake meth lab. According to the CDC, exposure to anhydrous ammonia can be immediately dangerous to one’s life or health.