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

Saturday, June 15, 2013  A Maries County mother was arrested Saturday after a report of an injured infant led police to find drug paraphernalia in her home.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Parents are charged with child endangerment, said the girl wanted to ride with the dog

Monday, May 06, 2013  A Holts Summit man was sentenced to five years probation Monday on charges related to the death of his girlfriend's baby.

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

Thursday, November 29, 2012  They are accused causing significant head injuries and burns to a 3-year-old boy before fleeing New Hampshire.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  He was arrested for several infractions, including child endangerment

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  A Columbia woman pleaded guilty earlier this week to charges stemming from a crash a year ago.

Saturday, July 21, 2012  The child was examined at a hospital and found to have bruises and other marks.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  A fund has been established for a malnourished 10-year-old Kansas City girl who was recently rescued from a closet.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Three lake area individuals are in jail after a significant amount of drug activity was found at a center offering educational classes.

Sunday, January 08, 2012  A southwest Missouri woman has been sentenced to 13 years in prison in the alcohol poisoning death of an 11-year-old boy.

Friday, January 06, 2012  A southeast Missouri woman is charged with three counts of child endangerment after her three daughters tested positive for cocaine.

Friday, July 15, 2011  Columbia man faces charges after 11-year-old girl comes forward. Police find videos on man's cell phone showing sex acts with minors.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  Rachel Sweet is charged with involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  A few tips to know if you're leaving your child at home to young.