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

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  House Speaker Boehner predicts Congress can pass sweeping immigration legislation this year

Friday, June 07, 2013  Arizona sheriff who led way for local police in immigration enforcement reconsiders crackdowns

Friday, May 31, 2013  In unwanted way, ricin letters highlight New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's stature in gun-laws debate

Thursday, May 30, 2013  One of the letters containing traces of the poison ricin refer to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun control efforts

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Three repeat offenders were busted in Maries County after authorities found narcotics and stolen property in their home.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Boone County treasurer Nicole Galloway recommended the new policy, which includes the primary objectives of legality, safety, liquidity and yield.

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

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Missouri prosecutors advising police on undercover investigations now have greater legal protection that their conduct won't violate ethical rules.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  An appeal of Kelly Simino's conviction for the 2006 murder of girlfriend Brandi Mathews has been denied.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Online poker is back: Nation's first legal, real-money site launches in Las Vegas

Monday, April 15, 2013  Legal pot draws tourists to Colorado and Washington for 4/20

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The former owner of a Sunrise Beach strip club was sentenced in federal court Thursday for illegally possessing 31 firearms.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The business solicited more than $1 billion in illegal bets, according to the federal indictment.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  In three months and two days on the job, Sheriff Eugene Crum already helped indict dozens of suspected drug dealers through Mingo County's new Operation Zero Tolerance.