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

Saturday, June 02, 2012  Unofficially suffered heart attack after getting life in prison.

Monday, November 28, 2011  Derrik Sweeney showed up for Monday's Rotary luncheon in Jefferson City.

Sunday, November 27, 2011  Update:  Derrik Sweeney described his reaction to being arrested in Cairo after protesting to reporters on Sunday.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  Egyptian executive faces charges in New York hotel maid attack, weeks after Strauss-Kahn arrest

Thursday, May 19, 2011  In the recording, Bin Laden accused rulers of building themselves into idols and manipulating the media to stay in power.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  Clinton says Egypt must build on revolt, embrace democracy, human rights.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Updated with new story, photos, links. Reports of protesters shot dead by security forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  Prices at the gas pump have reached a 28-month high, even though oil and gas supplies continue to grow and demand for gas is weak. While you might dread handing over cash at the pump, you might be surprised to learn that Missouri has the cheapest gas.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  The St. Louis Art Museum is going to court to try to keep a 3,200-year-old mummy mask that Egypt wants returned, claiming it was stolen nearly two decades ago.

Saturday, February 12, 2011  Egypt military vows to hand over power to elected civilians, to stick to Israel peace deal

Friday, February 11, 2011  Updated with new story, links. Egypt exploded with joy, tears, and relief after President Hosni Mubarak resigned as president.

Friday, February 11, 2011  Obama questions credibility of Egypt's power transition, calls for explanation to the people

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Updated: New story, related links. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak says he is transferring power to his vice president, Omar Suleiman, but will not leave the country.

Sunday, February 06, 2011  Former Vice President Dick Cheney: Crisis in Egypt will ultimately be resolved by Egyptians

Friday, February 04, 2011  Tens of thousands flood Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding Egypt's Mubarak go after fending off attackers.