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

Saturday, March 23, 2013  Jefferson City Street Crews have more than a dozen snow plows that also spread a salt water solution that melts snow and ice as it falls onto the roadways.

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

Thursday, February 21, 2013  MODOT and Cole Co. Public Works begins pre-treating roads with salt.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Largest crocodile in captivity being mourned by Philippine town where it brought fame, money

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Tips from the Humane Society of Missouri

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Some parts of Missouri could get up to eight inches of snow depending on what mother nature has to offer.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  "Bath salts" ban could curb use of some legal drugs linked to violent behavior, but not all

Monday, July 09, 2012  State officials are investigating the death of a southeast Missouri man who died after officers stopped their patrol car and attempted to stop him from thrashing around inside.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Lab tests failed to find 'bath salt' components in man who chewed on other's face

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

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Boone county deputies seized several items believed to be controlled substances or simulated controlled substances.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  MoDOT spends Wednesday evening preparing roads for bad winter weather.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  A University of Missouri researcher says he thinks Missouri will be cold and snowy this winter.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Missouri's transportation officials are getting ready for winter.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  Boone County officials arrested a local merchant found at his home with several hundred thousand dollars and large amounts of substance they say is synthetic cannibinoid.