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

2 hours, 4 minutes ago  Moniteau County Prosecuting Attorney Shayne Healea said that in the newest case two lesser sodomy charges have been upgraded to one felony count of forcible sodomy.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A woman from the home told officers 32-year-old Angelo Cockrell had threatened to assault and kill her as she and her 2-and-a-half-year-old were laying in their bed. Cockrell then shot a handgun at the floor within four feet of them.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Callaway County prosecutor charged a Fulton man with multiple felonies after he threatened to kill his ex-wife.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Search for 1st Web page by European physicists is as elusive as mysteries of the universe

Saturday, June 08, 2013  The move by the state Department of Natural Resources comes after a change in federal requirements allowed public water suppliers to begin posting their annual "consumer confidence reports" online instead of mailing them to customers. The reports include information about water sources and details about the amounts of contaminants found in tests of drinking water.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Jacque Waller's body was found on a Mississippi River island May 29. She had been missing since June 1, 2011, the same day the couple met with a divorce lawyer.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Missouri first responders would be allowed to engage in political activity under a bill being considered by Gov. Jay Nixon.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Thousands of people are gathering at the Columbia Regional Airport this Memorial Day Weekend for one of the biggest free air shows in the country.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  A veteran TV anchorman has been fired in the wake of comments he made on Facebook claiming "pressure" by the IRS following his 2012 interview with President Barack Obama.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Groups with tax-exempt status must have educational, charitable, religious or other charitable purposes and cannot be involved in elections or engage in substantial lobbying activity.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The National Weather Service says that the tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., topped the scale as an EF5.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Friday, May 10, 2013  The manager of the Capital 8 movie theater in Jefferson City apologized on the theater's Facebook page for an incident at last weekend's Iron Man 3 premiere.