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

Sunday, May 05, 2013  An overnight sobriety checkpoint in Boone County has resulted in six misdeamnor driving while intoxicated arrests, three arrests for driving with a suspended license, two arrests for outstanding warrants, one stolen vehicle recovered and one citation for driving without a valid license.

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

Monday, April 29, 2013  One of the architects of failed gun control legislation says he's bringing it back.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Bloody spectators were being carried Monday to the medical tent that had been set up to care for fatigued runners.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gun bill clears first Senate hurdle, debate on background checks starts Tuesday

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  A pair of twin brothers who prosecutors say altered stolen checks using glue and a hammer have been sentenced in Missouri to seven years in prison.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  In Colorado, Obama will press Congress to pass gun measures, place focus on background checks

Monday, March 25, 2013  If driving is unavoidable during or after a snowstorm, be sure to check road conditions before venturing out.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Senate leader Reid says Democrats' gun bill will seek expanded background checks for buyers

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Simon & Garfunkel song among 25 recordings chosen for preservation at Library of Congress

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Mid-Missouri authorities increased their patrols over the weekend to crack down on impaired drivers.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Update: Authorities have released the name of the man whose body was recovered at the Lake of the Ozarks Monday evening.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  When Colorado's Democratic governor made known that he plans to ratchet back gun rights Wednesday by signing two limits into law, Republicans and gun-rights supporters gasped.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The legislation requires public employee unions to seek annual consent to automatically deduct fees from members' paychecks.