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

Today at 3:15 AM  Jennifer Kerr of Belton alleged that she was misled when she enrolled in the school's medical assistant's degree program in 2009.

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

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  A Mexico, Missouri man is facing a felony charge of sexual misconduct or attempt involving a child under 15.

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

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A Fulton man faces a felony charge after authorities found him with meth.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The generation that's grown up posting their lives online wants something unexpected: privacy

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The number of visitors at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau dropped 42 percent in May from a peak of 123,000 in March. It was the lowest monthly total since the casino opened October 30.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Dr. Eliot Battle died Tuesday night from injuries he sustained in a car accident Friday in Columbia.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Callaway County prosecutor charged a Fulton man with multiple felonies after he threatened to kill his ex-wife.

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.

Sunday, June 09, 2013 

Friday, June 07, 2013  Police said Joseph told them he shot his wife and son so they would not face the shame of financial ruin. Joseph is in custody on a $5 million cash-only bond.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Republicans say the tax cut is important to keep Missouri attractive to businesses. But Nixon said the loss of tax revenues could jeopardize state services.

Monday, June 03, 2013  More than 400 Muriel Williams Battle High School students began their summer school classes.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Hundreds of people gathered at Columbia’s newest high school for a dedication ceremony.