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2 hours, 29 minutes ago  A jefferson city man on trial for a second time still claims he did not intend to rob or kill a columbia drug dealer...

Today at 7:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Yesterday at 7:40 AM  Study: Media coverage has more pro than con views on same-sex marriage as court took arguments

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Authorities in western Missouri arrested the third suspect in the June Cole County armed robbery on Collier Court.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Cole County Prosecutor, Mark Richardson, charged Danny Galbreath with first degree robbery, armed criminal action and resisting arrest by fleeing.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A British newspaper reported that the administration was collecting telephone records of millions of US citizens who were Verizon customers.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Court allows girls of all ages to buy generic morning-after pill while government appeals

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Kendrick Warren and Byron Davis were transported to the Cole County Jail where they are awaiting formal charges.  One suspect is still at large and his identification is unknown at this time.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A man accused of killing teenager in a a wrong-way drunken driving crash pleaded not guilty to a second-degree murder charge.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Man accused of killing British soldier in London appears in court; can't stand due to injuries

Friday, May 10, 2013  A 24-year-old Columbia man was arrested for outstanding warrants Thursday evening at the Motel 6 located at 3402 I-70 Drive Southeast.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Missouri prosecutors advising police on undercover investigations now have greater legal protection that their conduct won't violate ethical rules.

Monday, May 06, 2013  A Holts Summit man was sentenced to five years probation Monday on charges related to the death of his girlfriend's baby.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Missouri senators are debating legislation that seeks to reinstate a cap on some damages in medical malpractice lawsuits after the state Supreme Court struck down the previous limit.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Christopher Kelley, 27, was was found guilty on two counts of arson this week in federal court.