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

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

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The murder trial is set to start on October 21 for David Hosier.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A Fulton man was arrested Thursday night after a disturbance with a sword and a car chase.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The double murder trial for David Hosier has been delayed a second time as the court looks for a new pool of jurors.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A proposed tax increase would nearly double the federal tobacco tax to $1.95 per pack.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  The President of The National Rifle Association made his only visit to Missouri this weekend during a Lincoln Days dinner at The Lake of the Ozarks.

Friday, April 05, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that would ensure that pharmacies could refuse to stock certain prescription drugs, such as emergency contraception.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Bob McDavid defeated challenger Sid Sullivan with more than 60% of the vote.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  A series of steps will be cut into the rock bluff to prevent loose rock from falling onto the highway.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Dave Nichols was selected Tuesday by the State Highways and Transportation Commission, which oversees the department.

Friday, March 29, 2013  A rock slide at the Boone and Callaway counties line on US Route 63 caused the closure of one northbound lane of traffic.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The Missouri Senate has given preliminary approval to a bill that would study the cost of making insurance companies provide coverage for eating disorders.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The Congresswoman said she thinks the closure in Columbia would cause safety problems.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  David Nichols, chief engineer, will serve as interim director for at least one year

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Officials announced a tentative agreement Tuesday to save the city's oldest building, the Niedermeyer House.