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

Yesterday at 6:23 PM  A Jefferson City man on trial for murder a second time, maintains he did not intend to rob or kill a Columbia drug dealer.

Yesterday at 7:50 AM  Atlanta radio program hosts fired for mocking former NFL player with Lou Gehrig's disease

Yesterday at 7:40 AM  House takes up far-reaching bill to ban almost all abortions after 20 weeks

Monday, June 17, 2013  Study: Media coverage has more pro than con views on same-sex marriage as court took arguments

Monday, June 17, 2013  Vote for the Cat: Kitten vies for mayor of Mexican city, promising to sleep most of the day

Friday, June 14, 2013  A Callaway County man faces several felony charges after leading authorities on high speed chases.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  On Monday, the Moniteau County prosecutor filed two more statutory sodomy charges against 42-year-old Travis Smith from an alleged incident in 1999.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Long-running study on Internet use finds 86 percent of Americans are online and most believe Big Brother is watching

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The number of visitors at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau dropped 42 percent in May from a peak of 123,000 in March. It was the lowest monthly total since the casino opened October 30.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Both measures are backed by the Missouri Roundtable for Life and could go on the 2014 ballot if enough registered voters sign the petitions.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A dive team found the body of 33-year-old Timothy Walter around 1:30 Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The bill provides for targeted testing to identify those at high risk for latent infection and for developing the disease. It also would determine those who would benefit from treatment.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  An 11-year-old girl was touched inappropriately by a man while on a 3-wheeler ride

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Former police officer says Santa Monica gunman had been mentally evaluated