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

Yesterday at 9:58 AM  Tuesday afternoon Columbia police arrested 50-year-old David Paxton after an alleged sex crime in February.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A records check revealed that the man had failed to register as a sex offender for an offense that occurred in New York.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Columbia police are questioning people in connection with an overnight shooting death.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Columbia Police are investigating an alleged stabbing at Douglas Park on Friday.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A woman robbed the Heavenly Ham restaurant at 212 Green Meadows Tuesday morning.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Columbia police are looking for an armed robber who tried to hold up a motel early Monday morning.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Columbia police are looking for a man they say entered and attempted to rob a residence Sunday.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A 23-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning for rape, deviate sexual assault and first-degree burglary.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The cameras capture license plate numbers at high speeds so officers can immediately find out if a vehicle is stolen or is connected to a crime.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Columbia Police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a semi on I-70 early while walking on the highway.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  The man became wanted after a 22-year old women was shot February 3 in the 900 block of Business 70.

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.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division are looking into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Monday, April 08, 2013  The number of residential burglaries during the 2013 spring break period in Columbia were the highest they've been in recent years.