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

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Update: A Jefferson City man charged with child abuse appeared in court Wednesday for his arraignment.

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, July 02, 2012  Court records show a Kansas City mother admitted withholding food from her daughter years before the now 10-year-old was freed from a closet weighing 32 pounds.

Monday, January 09, 2012  In extreme cases of animal neglect, state law allows for a sentence of 4 years in prison.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Four severely neglected dogs were dropped off at the animal shelter in Osage Beach earlier this month, now a reward is being offered to find out who is responsible.

Monday, March 07, 2011  Update:  41 year old William Bateman Inman, Jr. is charged with 11 counts of animal abuse.

Friday, April 16, 2010  Authorities say a state employee left a severely mentally disabled woman in her car for hours while she gambled at a Kansas City casino.