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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Three Jefferson City people were arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from a routine traffic stop.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A teen wanted by authorities after a car chase Monday night has been arrested.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The pilot said he "hit a wall of frozen precipitation," which caused icing to occur quickly on the aircraft.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Women's groups hit administration for appealing order lifting age limits on morning-after pill

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  FDA allowing 15-year-olds with ID to buy morning-after pill over the counter

Monday, April 29, 2013  Red Cross Volunteers are helping an Iberia family after a fire damaged their home.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The American Red Cross Heart of Missouri Chapter is helping a Stover-area Family after a fire.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Don't take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centers

Friday, April 19, 2013  Missouri National Guard citizen-soldiers will assist communities along the Mississippi River in flood fight after heavy rains this week

Friday, April 19, 2013  Drivers who speed past police responding to traffic accidents could face stiffer penalties under legislation approved by the Missouri Senate.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon Wednesday night declared a state of emergency in Missouri after a system of strong storms and tornadoes caused damage in the St. Louis region and other areas of the state.

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.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The experiment went into effect April 1 and will last through November 30.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Pharmacists would be able to issue small prescription refills of emergency medication without a doctor's order under a bill passed by the Missouri Senate.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Residents say synthetic drugs have become a big problem in their middle and high schools.