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

Sunday, April 28, 2013  The plight of a Missouri man convicted of killing a newspaper sports editor soon will be the focus of a documentary film as he continues his battle for freedom.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The man charged with first-degree murder of a Columbia man was the victim's power of attorney and the sole beneficiary of the victim's estate.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- A Columbia man convicted in the death of a local newspaper sports editor is asking a state appeals court to overturn a Cole County judge's denial of a new trial.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  In Day 4 of Ryan Ferguson’s evidentiary hearing, two witnesses have taken the stand. A former high school friend and the last person to see Kent Heitholt alive.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  Dr. Larry Blum said an autopsy showing Columbia Daily Tribune sports editor Kent Heitholt died of strangulation and a blow to the head suggests the murder was not motivated by robbery.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Authorities arrested Larell Banks, 18, of Fulton on charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  New Orleans murder suspect Bobby Troy has been arrested in Moberly without incident.

Monday, September 12, 2011  A Boone County judge sentenced Daron Peal to 45 years in prison for second degree murder and armed criminal action for the death of Aaron Hobson.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  A man convicted six years ago in the killing of a Columbia Tribune Sports Editor is hoping for a new trial.

Saturday, March 26, 2011  CBS has posted a preview of this weekend's episode. It's titled "The Lost Night." You can watch it on KRCG Saturday night at 9 p.m. local time.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  The man accused of a fatal Columbia shooting has a preliminary hearing Tuesday in Boone County.