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

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A jackpot of $475 million ranks as the second largest in Powerball history and third biggest overall.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  He allegedly smashed a man's laptop, vandalized the alumni center and tried to run from police.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Proponents of background checks for gun sales are exploring ballot options

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A Roman Catholic priest from St. Louis has been indicted on federal child pornography charges.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  A Vienna girl experienced “a dream come true” on Sunday afternoon.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Police spokesman Steve Young said Thursday that the police lab examined the eyeballs and determined they likely came from a pig.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Ready, aim: Phillies' minor league club to debut 'urinal gaming system' at Pennsylvania ballpark

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Cooper County Commissioners said that tax money represents about one percent of their annual budget or $83,000 a year.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The committee heard testimony Monday from some former poll workers who say the machines now used in Missouri malfunction and miscount votes.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Columbia City Officials have chosen these dancers to represent them on an international tour in Suncheon Bay, South Korea.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Rape trial ended, Ohio city and storied football program remain under investigators' scrutiny

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Two Ohio high school football players who were found guilty of raping a drunken 16-year-old girl have been sentenced to at least one year in juvenile jail.

Saturday, March 16, 2013 

Monday, March 04, 2013  The Attorney General's office has launched an investigation into allegations that Elmo Green intentionally pocketed money meant to fund softball tournaments.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Boone County Commissioners voted to place a three-eighths cent sales tax on the April 2 ballot.