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

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The stolen items were returned to the owner.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A 24-year-old Rolla woman was arrested Monday afternoon after eluding authorities for months.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Maries County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35-year-old Kenneth Ketcherside of Vienna for multiple violations including felony failure to register as a sex offender.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  It was recommended last month that all four be terminationed. At a school board meeting Thursday, parents voiced their concerns and questioned the proposed dismissals.

Friday, March 29, 2013  [Video added] Community members voiced their concerns over the possible dismissal of four Maries R-II middle school teachers at a school board meeting Thursday night.

Saturday, March 16, 2013 

Saturday, February 09, 2013  Four people are facing drug-related charges after a narcotics investigation in Maries County late Friday evening.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  The proposal is the brainchild of Sheriff Chris Heitman.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  Maries County Sheriff Chris Heitman says this is one of the most unusual cases he's ever been involved in.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Maries County authorities arrested him Halloween evening

Saturday, October 27, 2012  Members of the Maries County Sheriff's Office have identified the final suspect in several recent home burglaries as George Edward Puckett, 45.

Saturday, October 20, 2012  Members of the Maries County Sheriff’s Office have been investigating a string of burglaries in the Dixon area.

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

Monday, September 17, 2012  Saturday, the Maries County Sheriff’s Office responded to an area on Highway 28 west near State Route E in referenced to a deceased male subject near a wooded area.