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

Yesterday at 8:03 PM  Thousands of proud parents and family members gathered at Atkins Football Stadium for Jefferson City High School's 139th graduation ceremonies.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  A Fulton woman is recovering from injuries sustained in a crash on Highway 63 Friday night.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A Blair Oaks High School senior will graduate this weekend, just two months after a car crash had her clinging to life.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Thomas Jefferson Middle School students participated in a "Safety Day" Wednesday to promote safe driving habits.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Once the girl with the Billy Bob tattoo, Jolie now inspires with mastectomy revelation

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Only 67 percent of Missouri teens wear their seat belt, according to SaveMoLives.org.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Marianne Asher-Chapman’s daughter, Angie Yarnell, went missing from her home in Ivy Bend in October 2003

Saturday, May 11, 2013  How did the dam creation in the past, lead to current expansions and bright is the future looking in the Lake area?

Thursday, May 09, 2013  An Ashland man was arrested Wednesday evening for distributing a controlled substance near a school.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The president of Helias Catholic High School announced he will be leaving at the end of the school year to become the principal of a Memphis, Tenn., school.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The city wants to know what's important to the community, and for people to get creative with their visions for vacant buildings.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Authorities are searching for a Columbia man after a car chase Monday night.

Sunday, May 05, 2013 

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The Aqua Rama underwater mermaid show featured women dressed in fishtails performing in a 85,000 gallon pool with a large glass window.

Friday, May 03, 2013  In Cole County, programs like Project Prom and Project Graduation aim to give students an alternative to alcohol-fueld parties after the actual prom or graduation.