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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Rusty Burris was an 18-year-old recent high school graduate from Macks Creek on June 3, 1990, when his life changed forever.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  They say nearly 2/3 of all accident fatalities could be prevented if the victims were wearing seatbelts

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Study: A teenage driver's risk of dying in a crash goes up sharply with other teens in the car

Friday, April 13, 2012  Government study finds that older female drivers are more likely to have gas pedal accidents

Thursday, February 16, 2012  A Distracted Driving Summit kicks off Thursday at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Mid-Missouri is starting off the week on the white side.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  Columbia Police responded to seven accidents this morning related to the slick, snow-covered roads.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  The Missouri Highway Patrol said the number of traffic deaths in Missouri dropped by five-percent last year.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Tuesday morning's slick roads lead to a fatal crash on Highways 63 right next to the Turkey Creek Bridge.

Monday, December 26, 2011  The Highway Patrol responded to two fatal car accidents in the Troop F and Troop I on Christmas Day.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  With Christmas just a little more than week away, law enforcement officers are gearing up for heavy travels.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Tuesday was the first snow of the season and there were over 200 car accidents in Mid-Missouri.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  You may be seeing more and more deer lying on the side of the road in the next few weeks because deer are starting to be in rut.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  In 2010 there were almost 1500 car wrecks caused by someone texting or talking on a cellphone in Missouri.

Sunday, October 03, 2010  Drivers in Missouri have a pretty good chance of striking a deer.