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

Saturday, May 11, 2013  The music scene has been a growing component of the Lake of the Ozarks atmosphere.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Jurors see dueling portraits of Michael Jackson on 1st day of civil trial over singer's death

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Sheriff's deputies investigate neighbor's claim of battery, threats by Justin Bieber

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Simon & Garfunkel song among 25 recordings chosen for preservation at Library of Congress

Saturday, March 16, 2013 

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to open exhibit focusing on 50 years of The Rolling Stones

Monday, February 18, 2013  Country star Mindy McCready dies in apparent suicide after chart-topping career, stormy life

Monday, February 11, 2013  Mumford & Sons, Gotye, fun. and Black Keys win big at divergent Grammy Awards

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The popular rock and blues duo has been vigiliant about protecting its music from commercialization.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  There was no hair-pulling between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj on the season debut of "American Idol," although some viewers may have been reduced to it.

Friday, December 14, 2012  The man widely believed to be behind the aviation company is an ex-convict named Christian Esquino, 50, who has a long and checkered legal past.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Miranda Lambert took home the second most guitar trophies with three.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Authorities have not confirmed her death, but Jenni Rivera's relatives in the U.S. say they have few doubts that she was on the plane.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Ameir Smith picked up his first award for best song at the 2012 Hollywood Music in Media Awards.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Unlike the Martin case, there were several witnesses to this shooting and there was no scuffle before 17-year-old Jordan Davis was shot to death.