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

Monday, March 25, 2013  Under Missouri law, the 53-year-old must remain in prison without a chance of parole until he’s at least 70.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill is pushing for the renewal of the Violence Against Women Act in Congress.

Monday, February 11, 2013  The suspected gunman and two women are dead.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  A domestic dispute may be at the center of the shooting, police say.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Suspect in shooting that killed 3, injured 4 at wife's salon workplace had history of abuse

Thursday, February 09, 2012  A man authorities say called 911 claiming to be an undercover officer caused a lot of commotion in Jefferson City on Thursday.

Monday, September 12, 2011  Update: Derrick Washington appeared in court Monday for a scheduled hearing, but no major decisions were made.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Officers from the Cole County Sheriff's Department and Jefferson City Police Department will be showing off their high heel skills Thursday for a good cause.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Police say a man shot his wife's boyfriend in the street outside her Dixon, MO house. He then killed himself.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  For the first time in 30 years, Missouri’s domestic violence laws have been updated and strengthened to offer more legal protections for victims.

Monday, July 11, 2011  A new MU study shows that women who witness abuse in childhood are more likely to be involved in abusive relationships as adults.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Washington's trial was continued to June 22.

Friday, April 15, 2011  Governor Jay Nixon and Attorney General Chris Koster called on lawmakers to pass new laws dealing with domestic violence.  The calls came during a ceremony on the Capitol steps to honor the victims of crime in Missouri.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan is traveling across the state to try and save a program that helps victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Investigators said heavy snowfalls help prevent suspects from committing some property crimes and burglaries.