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

Monday, May 06, 2013  People voted for their favorite name on social media sites, via postcard and at the zoo welcome desk.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The calf isn't on view yet. Eventually, the zoo plans to hold a contest to name her.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 

Monday, April 08, 2013  The infant was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for an autopsy.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Two 17-year-olds and a 19-year-old who used a 12-day-old baby and its car seat to hide stolen items were arrested Sunday evening.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  School officials found the figure toppled and broken when they arrived Wednesday morning.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  One of the newborns, Hope, is already a TV star. She was featured in Budweiser's Super Bowl commercial.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The Missouri Senate has given initial approval to a bill that would require newborn screenings for congenital heart disease.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The jury has found Shelly Richter GUILTY of endangering the welfare of a child and NOT GUILTY of child abuse.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The judge has barred cameras from the courtroom for this trial, which is expected to finish Wednesday.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Police searching for suspect in New York City crash that killed expectant parents, baby; reward offered

Monday, March 04, 2013  Driver sought in New York crash that killed young expectant couple headed to hospital; infant was born alive but died Monday

Sunday, March 03, 2013  The Springfield News-Leader reports that the father of the girl left the child and her brother in a car with the keys in it at a Save-a-Lot store.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Child was taken from a Save-a-lot store.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Authorities are investigating how a Randolph County newborn died.