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

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Someone with the Columbia Police Officers' Association posted on its Facebook page about the desire for a new armored vehicle.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Columbia police officers were dispatched to an assault report in the 200 block of South Providence Road.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Columbia police officers are stepping patrols at both public and private schools.

Sunday, July 15, 2012  The Columbia Police Officers’ Association (CPOA) Saturday urged the Columbia City Council to approve the pension proposal that was developed by the City’s three labor organizations in cooperation with City management.

Sunday, July 15, 2012  Members of the department’s narcotics unit found a wide variety of illegal drugs during their ongoing investigation.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Columbia police officers gave a Show and Tell presentation as part of their Partners in Education program with West Boulevard Elementary School.

Monday, September 19, 2011  The audit shows several incidents where Columbia police officers did not follow the proper procedures.