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

Monday, April 08, 2013  The number of residential burglaries during the 2013 spring break period in Columbia were the highest they've been in recent years.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Bystanders were able to unpin him and also help two young children who were in his truck.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The accident reportedly happened around 1 p.m. Wednesday when the man dropped his parking money.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Investigators said a witness came forward in December, which helped them solve the case.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  As many of us get ready to travel for the holiday season, police are urging homeowners to take extra precautions to prevent burglaries.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Damages were valued at $200,000

Saturday, September 08, 2012  At 8:15 a.m. Saturday morning, the Columbia Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire at 3209 Crawford Street in southwest Columbia.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Black smoke billowed over the Missouri Capitol after a vehicle caught fire in a nearby parking garage.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  The owner of a home at 5650 North Creasy Springs Road called 911 after smoke appeared in his garage.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Crews are on the scene of a residential structure fire in Cole County.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Big Tavern Creek was flooded across Highway A Wednesday morning.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Jefferson City Police are investigating a possible shooting.

Saturday, February 18, 2012  The St. Louis County town of Clayton is embarking on a big commitment to going green -- a $1.1 million solar energy project that will provide electricity for the new police station and its parking garage.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Voters in Jefferson City rejected a plan to transform the community with five projects in five years.

Monday, January 30, 2012  Those opposed to the Jefferson City Transformation are speaking out.