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

Thursday, November 15, 2012  BP agrees to plead guilty and pay a record $4.5 billion over Gulf spill; 3 employees charged

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is signing legislation that would allow criminal charges to be filed against those who use their influence to take financial advantage of elderly and disabled Missourians.

Friday, July 22, 2011  The Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney has dismissed criminal charges against the Mexico Public Schools' Superintendent Tina Woolsey and District Maintenance Supervisor Patrick Hanley.

Thursday, November 12, 2009  Colorado parents charged in alleged balloon boy hoax; attorney says they'll plead guilty

Wednesday, October 07, 2009  Lawyers for a former astronaut accused of driving 1,000 miles to confront a romantic rival are asking a judge to toss one of three criminal charges she faces.

Thursday, October 01, 2009  Secret Service find no threat to president in Facebook poll; juvenile responsible not charged

Thursday, May 14, 2009  Prosecutor questions Rove about firing of US attorneys in 2006