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

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Already short of some foods, Venezuela is facing a toilet paper crisis, government says

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A Kansas City man has been sentenced to life in prison for raping an 84-year-old woman during a break-in at the home she shared with her 93-year-old husband.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The brothers were initially taken into custody but released after investigators said there was no evidence against them.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A 23-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning for rape, deviate sexual assault and first-degree burglary.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Missouri prosecutors advising police on undercover investigations now have greater legal protection that their conduct won't violate ethical rules.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The cameras capture license plate numbers at high speeds so officers can immediately find out if a vehicle is stolen or is connected to a crime.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Frantic call leads police to 3 missing women in Cleveland home; 3 brothers arrested

Monday, May 06, 2013  A Jefferson City woman pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to trying to help Morgan County jail inmate escape.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The rising Mississippi River is raising concerns in some southeast Missouri communities.

Sunday, May 05, 2013 

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Missouri House members have approved legislation that would make changes to the sex offender registry.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Man vaults pews and lashes out at New Mexico choir, sending 4 churchgoers to hospital with stab wounds

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The tiger was returned to its cage a short time later. No one was injured.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Anheuser-Busch is introducing a new, bowtie-shaped beer can that mirrors its iconic Budweiser logo.