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

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The tiger was returned to its cage a short time later. No one was injured.

Monday, December 03, 2012  He locked himself inside the residence after two adults and two children escaped

Friday, November 30, 2012  An escaped prisoner from Michigan is being held at the Cooper County Detention Center on outstanding warrants from Michigan while awaiting more here in Mid-Missouri.

Sunday, September 09, 2012  The Pike County Sheriff’s Office reports the escape of 5 inmates from the county detention center.

Friday, August 24, 2012  A teen girl reported missing more than two years ago tells police she escaped a home in southwestern Illinois where she had been held captive and repeatedly sexually assaulted.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Call (417) 637-1911 if you see this man

Saturday, June 16, 2012  Two inmates have escaped from the Winfield Correctional Facility in south-central Kansas.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  K9 units are trying to track down the suspect

Thursday, October 21, 2010  A chimpanzee that ran wild through a Kansas City neighborhood will get a new home at the Kansas City Zoo.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009  ATF issues warrant, joins multistate hunt for 3 escaped inmates who stole guns in Kentucky.