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

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Authorities are searching for a Columbia man after a car chase Monday night.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Authorities arrested a Mexico, Missouri man Wednesday night for possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  A Callaway County man was arrested Tuesday for child pornography after an approximately four-month-long investigation.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Mid-Missouri authorities arrested two people after they found drugs and a gun inside their home.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The new sentencing structure would apply only to people carrying less than 35 grams of marijuana.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  The Springfield City Council adopted a plan to reduce penalties for marijuana possession but that doesn't settle the issue.

Sunday, January 22, 2012  Fulton Police arrested two people on drug charges Saturday.

Monday, November 07, 2011  A Columbia city prosecutor has dropped a citation for marijuana possession against Governor Jay Nixon's son, Willson.

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.

Thursday, December 23, 2010  Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson laments stiff penalties for pot possession

Friday, October 01, 2010  Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a law late Thursday that reduces possession of an ounce or less from a misdemeanor to an infraction, with a maximum punishment of a $100 fine.