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

Friday, March 08, 2013  Authorities said alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Deaths of teen drivers increased sharply in first 6 months of last year, reversing trend

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Two Montgomery County residents were killed in a head-on collision in Franklin County.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released traffic statistics for this year's Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  The wrongful death lawsuit filed in April is still ongoing

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  The Missouri Highway Patrol said the number of traffic deaths in Missouri dropped by five-percent last year.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Tuesday morning's slick roads lead to a fatal crash on Highways 63 right next to the Turkey Creek Bridge.

Monday, February 21, 2011  Strong earthquake strikes near Christchurch, New Zealand; unconfirmed reports of fatalities

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  The number of Missouri highway fatalities has dropped to its lowest level in more than 60 years.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  A nonprofit group in Washington says the number of police officers who have died in the line of duty is up 43 percent so far this year.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010  The Missouri State Highway Patrol is seeing something not seen in 60 years. The lowest fatality rate on the roads.

Friday, October 09, 2009  Highway deaths fall to record low during the first 6 months of 2009

Wednesday, September 30, 2009  CDC study: Drug deaths surpass traffic fatalities in 16 states

Sunday, March 22, 2009  Witness says pilot of plane that crashed in Montana cemetery jerked to the left too quickly.