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

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Investigators say they heard a single gunshot from within the cabin just before the structure was engulfed in flame.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Friday, November 30, 2012  A huge fire in the southeast Missouri town of Dexter has destroyed two businesses, but firefighters were able to put out the blaze before it engulfed other buildings in the business district.

Sunday, July 15, 2012  On Saturday around 1:00 P.M. Boone County Sheriff's Department Deputies located two motorcycles traveling on Highway 763 without a valid registration and hazardous moving violations.

Friday, February 24, 2012  Update: Crew have called the "We're Talkin' T-shirts" building a complete loss.

Friday, February 17, 2012  Authorities are investigating an incident in which a couple was badly burned after an argument.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Two people in Columbia were seriously burnt late Tuesday night at a homeless camp north of Vandiver Road.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  Sunrise Beach Firefighters are battling a structure fire on Waterfront Road.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  Cause of the explosion is unknown at this time.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  The State Fire Marshal's Office has the cause of the fire under investigation.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009  Mansions, small homes burn, thousands evacuated as wildfire bears down on Santa Barbara

Friday, April 17, 2009  Small plane crashes into home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; smoke seen near crash site