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

Friday, March 15, 2013  Residents say synthetic drugs have become a big problem in their middle and high schools.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  While some great deals can be found online, some local merchants remind consumers to carefully choose where and who they buy their gifts from.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  Boone County officials arrested a local merchant found at his home with several hundred thousand dollars and large amounts of substance they say is synthetic cannibinoid.

Saturday, August 27, 2011  A new state law takes effect on August 28, 2011 at midnight banning the sale of certain bath salts and other types of synthetic marijuana.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Tuesday the Missouri House gave final approval to a bill outlawing synthetic marijuana and hallucinogenic drugs marketed as "bath salts." The vote sends the measure to Gov. Jay Nixon.

Monday, August 30, 2010  K2 is now illgeal in the state, but officers feel that enforcing the new law may be difficult.

Friday, August 27, 2010  New Missouri laws will ban artificial marijuana, tighten drunken driving laws and require women to receive additional information before having abortions.

Tuesday, July 06, 2010  Gov. Jay Nixon has signed a bill that makes synthetic marijuana known as K2 illegal, effective Aug. 28.

Friday, May 14, 2010  State lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would make Missouri the second state to ban synthetic compounds that mimic the effects of marijuana.

Friday, May 07, 2010  Authorities have charged a 19-year-old in a stabbing death at a bonfire in suburban Kansas City. Teen was smoking K2 before he stabbed another teen.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  The Missouri Senate has approved a bill to ban synthetic compounds that mimic the effects of marijuana.

Thursday, March 18, 2010  The House passed the measure Wednesday by a 142-10 vote. It now goes to the Senate, which gave initial approval to its own version of the bill Tuesday night.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010  The measure would ban synthetic compounds that are sprayed on dried herbs and flowers to give users a marijuana-like high. Possession of the compound would be a felony.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010  The measure would ban synthetic compounds that are sprayed on dried herbs and flowers to give users a marijuana-like high.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  It is now a misdemeanor to possess or sell the synthetic pot in the county.