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

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

Friday, May 10, 2013  The Jefferson City Police Department's Community Action Team investigated two separate heroin overdoses this week.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  One eastbound lane will remain closed between Clark Avenue and Eastland Drive until the investigation concludes.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods after new caffeinated gum introduced

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  2nd Mississippi man investigated in ricin-laced letters; charges dropped against Elvis impersonator

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A letter addressed to President Barack Obama is being checked for a "suspicious substance," a day after a letter addressed to a U.S. senator tested positive for poisonous ricin, the U.S. Secret Service says.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The man who's body was found in a burned home in Miller County on April 8 died while trying to burglarize it, according to Miller County Sheriff Bill Abbott.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Moberly Police are investigating an overnight stabbing.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Miller County authorities are investigating a fatal fire just outside of Eldon.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Investigators are working to determine what caused a fire that killed two adults and five children in rural Kentucky.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Police and fire officials in Springfield are investigating the deaths of a woman and two children whose bodies were found inside a burning home.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Authorities are investigating how a Randolph County newborn died.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  The St. Louis circuit attorney will review practices of the Missouri History Museum, which has come under fire for a questionable land deal and other recent issues.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Authorities in southeast Missouri are investigating a shooting death at a Cape Girardeau nightclub.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The possible abuse of numerous animals is also being investigated