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

Yesterday at 9:03 PM  The men are accused in the death of 18-year-old Brandon Richards. Police said Miller was delivering marijuana for sale Monday at a home in Kirkwood where Richards was killed. Richards graduated from Kirkwood High School shortly before his death.

Yesterday at 6:15 PM  The Department of Natural Resources closed the Grand Glaize Beach at the Lake of the Ozarks due to high levels of E. Coli bacteria.

Yesterday at 9:58 AM  Tuesday afternoon Columbia police arrested 50-year-old David Paxton after an alleged sex crime in February.

Yesterday at 6:31 AM  A Missouri judge has dismissed a former soldier's request for custody and child support payments from the underage girl with whom he conceived a child.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  House takes up far-reaching bill to ban almost all abortions after 20 weeks

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A trial date is set for a former Richland assistant girls basketball coach charged with having sexual contact with a student.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A Dairy Queen owner in Camdenton faces felony charges after allegedly touching his employee inappropriately.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A woman from the home told officers 32-year-old Angelo Cockrell had threatened to assault and kill her as she and her 2-and-a-half-year-old were laying in their bed. Cockrell then shot a handgun at the floor within four feet of them.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Leaker Snowden's allegations about US hacking give China new edge in cyber war of words

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Authorities in western Missouri arrested the third suspect in the June Cole County armed robbery on Collier Court.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Cole County Prosecutor, Mark Richardson, charged Danny Galbreath with first degree robbery, armed criminal action and resisting arrest by fleeing.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The man responsible for leaking to the press information about sweeping U.S. surveillance programs has revealed his own identity.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  The driver of a tractor trailer sustained minor injuries when the vehicle rolled over Saturday morning on an exit ramp in Jefferson City.