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

Monday, May 06, 2013  A northeast Kansas man is in custody after a menagerie of wild cats was seized from private property in northeast Kansas.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  About 50 charges, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, have been requested by the sheriff's office

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Tips from the Humane Society of Missouri

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  The animals were living in their own filth, most with no access to food or water

Friday, October 05, 2012  The charges are for one count of animal abuse and one count of improper disposal of animal remains

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Several decayed animals were found, while starving animals were taken so they could receive medical attention

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Patches and Licorice are still recovering

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  The Humane Society of Missouri is offering a reward of $2,500 for information leading to an arrest

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  "Summer time is particularly a busier time. Animals are usually in heat throughout the spring and if those animals are spayed or neutered then that’s when you see the litters of puppies and kittens and increased intake."- Colin LaVaute

Monday, May 21, 2012  Blaze destroyed the Mokane home

Saturday, April 28, 2012  All money raised goes to the American Cancer Society

Thursday, April 12, 2012  A new partnership between the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and the Central Missouri Humane Society is saving the lives of homeless animals.

Monday, January 09, 2012  In extreme cases of animal neglect, state law allows for a sentence of 4 years in prison.

Saturday, January 07, 2012  The Humane Society of Missouri is taking temporary custody of 18 horses and donkeys found starving at a property in southwest Missouri.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Horses could soon be slaughtered in US for human food after Congress lifts ban on inspections