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

Today at 9:55 AM  A Mexico, Missouri man is facing a felony charge of sexual misconduct or attempt involving a child under 15.

Today at 5:56 AM  Brian Adkison is accused of kidnapping a 23-year-old MU student in Caldwell County in northwest Missouri.

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

Yesterday at 5:05 AM  Vote for the Cat: Kitten vies for mayor of Mexican city, promising to sleep most of the day

Saturday, June 15, 2013 

Saturday, June 15, 2013 

Friday, June 14, 2013  A Callaway County man faces several felony charges after leading authorities on high speed chases.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Florida man stabs his brother over missing macaroni and cheese

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A woman from the home told officers 32-year-old Angelo Cockrell had threatened to assault and kill her as she and her 2-and-a-half-year-old were laying in their bed. Cockrell then shot a handgun at the floor within four feet of them.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The number of visitors at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau dropped 42 percent in May from a peak of 123,000 in March. It was the lowest monthly total since the casino opened October 30.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Prosecutors allege that over a two-year period starting in September 2009, Stayton wrote 131 checks totaling nearly $47,000 to herself or her family members on the dealership's account.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A Smithville driver whose sneezing fit caused a crash that killed a woman and left her young son paralyzed has been sentenced to probation and 100 hours of community service.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said Wednesday the new exam, to be used starting in 2014, will be the HiSET developed by Educational Testing Service.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The bill provides for targeted testing to identify those at high risk for latent infection and for developing the disease. It also would determine those who would benefit from treatment.