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

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Wary world cities expand security, look to quell jitters in wake of blasts at Boston Marathon

Monday, March 25, 2013  A former Mid-Missouri man, serving as a police officer in Alaska, is killed in the line of duty.

Monday, September 17, 2012  She did not put pre-need funeral funds in a trust or joint account

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  The community of Ashland showed support Tuesday for a family who lost two young children in a tragic accident.

Saturday, March 31, 2012  12 wounded and two dead.

Saturday, March 03, 2012  People gathered to honor 16 year-old Daniel Parmertor, who has the first funeral of the three students killed.

Saturday, February 18, 2012  Movie, music stars mourn Whitney Houston in hometown funeral; Houston's voice soars

Sunday, May 08, 2011  An 18-year old man is died Saturday after his car struck a tree

Thursday, March 03, 2011  Updated with link to court's decision. In free speech case, US Supreme Court rules for protesters at Marine's funeral

Sunday, February 27, 2011  Attorney General Chris Koster released the top 10 consumer complaints and scams reported to his office in 2010.

Sunday, January 23, 2011  One of the black students who integrated Memphis State in 1959 has died.

Monday, January 17, 2011  Lawmakers want to shield mourning families from hateful protests

Friday, January 14, 2011  John Roll, the federal judge killed in the Arizona shooting rampage, was remembered as man devoted to family, faith and fairness.

Thursday, January 13, 2011  Photo gallery of funeral included. Christina Tyalor Green, the youngest victim of the mass shooting in Arizona. was laid to rest today.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  Several hundred mourners remember victims of Arizona shooting at public Mass