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

Today at 3:45 AM  The Jefferson City Council approved the purchase of an armored personnel carrier for the police department Monday night.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Law enforcement officers will be at schools in Bolivar after someone shot at doors at the city's high school.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  President Obama was to announce the measures Wednesday at a White House event that will bring together law enforcement officials, lawmakers and children who wrote the president about gun violence.

Monday, October 29, 2012  The incidents occurred within an hour of each other

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Cars at Joe Machens Ford had bullet holes in them

Monday, September 10, 2012  One woman's car had bullet holes and was seized as evidence

Monday, August 20, 2012  A man was hit by a bullet in the leg

Thursday, May 17, 2012  An active duty military member is behind bars this morning after police said he shot at a person in a car.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Columbia Police are investigating a shooting this morning after a bullet went through a toddler's bedroom.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Police arrest a man in connection with Sunday's homicide in Columbia.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Accused murderer, Ryan Bridger is scheduled to be in court Monday.

Monday, February 27, 2012  Bridger is accused of murdering 67-year-old Aletha Turner, an aunt of Bridger's girlfriend.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  Obama says no quick fixes to energy squeeze, derides GOP drilling plan as a gimmick

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  One man is dead and a St. Francis County Deputy is injured after a shoot-out in Farmington, Missouri yesterday.

Monday, February 20, 2012  Update: Columbia Police said they've found the target for Sunday's shooting at the Chuck E. Cheese.