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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Rusty Burris was an 18-year-old recent high school graduate from Macks Creek on June 3, 1990, when his life changed forever.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released traffic statistics for this year's Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  An engineering student at the Missouri University of Science and Technology has died of head injuries he suffered in a fall.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Chemical fire burns at site of train derailment near Louisville, hundreds remain evacuated

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  The J-Turns are part of a larger project that includes building an interchange at Route 63 and Route H near the Columbia Regional Airport.

Friday, August 03, 2012  At least one passenger was killed and dozens of others were hospitalized following a Megabus crash.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  They say nearly 2/3 of all accident fatalities could be prevented if the victims were wearing seatbelts

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Study: A teenage driver's risk of dying in a crash goes up sharply with other teens in the car

Friday, April 13, 2012  Government study finds that older female drivers are more likely to have gas pedal accidents

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Motorcyle sales are at an all time high, which many say can lead to more bike accidents that can be prevented.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  A Missouri lawmaker is pushing tougher penalties for hunters who accidentally kill someone.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Median cable barriers might be saving lives but come at a hefty cost to taxpayers.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  A Distracted Driving Summit kicks off Thursday at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Mid-Missouri is starting off the week on the white side.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  The U.S Department of Transportation is relaxing a ban on a cell phone regulations put in place back in December.