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

Monday, May 13, 2013  James Holmes asking judge to change plea to insanity

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The crime-fighting duo spoke to the center's students, many of whom dressed up as mini-superheroes, about the people who can be heroes in their everyday lives.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The governor's decision would hinge on whether the bill includes provisions enabling the governor to suspend the program if the federal government decides to prosecute state employees who administer it.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  A Sunday benefit is planned for a Columbia cancer patient facing stem cell transplant.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  When Colorado's Democratic governor made known that he plans to ratchet back gun rights Wednesday by signing two limits into law, Republicans and gun-rights supporters gasped.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Judge enters not guilty plea on behalf of Holmes in deadly Colorado theater shooting

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Long-awaited plea could come Tuesday in Colorado movie theater shootings

Monday, February 18, 2013  Construction of a new in-patient unit is expected to begin in 2013 and is estimated to cost $7.2 million.

Monday, February 11, 2013  The university announced Monday the estate gift, which will go toward research into cancer-fighting drugs for humans and animals

Monday, January 28, 2013  President Barack Obama will meet with police chiefs from three communities that have experienced mass shootings, part of his administration's push to address gun violence.

Friday, January 11, 2013  A plea could be entered today

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Testimony details an unfocused James Holmes after Colorado massacre; police say he made elaborate plans

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  St. Mary's hospital reaches out to mid-Missouri residents

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  An Iraq war veteran will undergo treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder before being sentenced in a double fatality accident in September 2011.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Wranglers say horses, other animals used in 'Hobbit' movies died on unsafe New Zealand farm