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

Yesterday at 3:20 PM  Columbia police are questioning people in connection with an overnight shooting death.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Missouri prosecutors want a judge to let them keep closer tabs on the former head of a failed artificial sweetener plant in Moberly.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Cole County added two new tornado sirens Wednesday morning as part of a program to build more in the city and county.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Jefferson City police busted a burglary in progress Monday in the 400 block of East Capitol.

Saturday, May 04, 2013 

Friday, May 03, 2013  In Cole County, programs like Project Prom and Project Graduation aim to give students an alternative to alcohol-fueld parties after the actual prom or graduation.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A man was arrested early Thursday morning after he was caught trying to break into a Cole County business.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The intruder got in through an unlocked door and started undressing.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  On Thursday, a judge approved a motion for a new trial on the grounds that new evidence from a hotline call was not provided to either side in the case.

Friday, April 12, 2013  A woman became trapped Thursday when she drove her red Durango into a flooded area of Loesch Road in Cole County.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Former President Bill Clinton and a panel of successful entrepreneurs are telling college students gathered in St. Louis to dream big, have a social conscience and commit to their goals.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A measure now being considered in the Missouri Senate would allow school districts to hire their own school resource officers.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  It was recommended last month that all four be terminationed. At a school board meeting Thursday, parents voiced their concerns and questioned the proposed dismissals.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Officials at the Randolph County jail said Bruce Cole was released Monday.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a decision striking down a 2011 law that created an incentive fund for science and technology-based businesses.