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

Thursday, January 17, 2013  President Barack Obama's proposed ban on new assault weapons and large-capacity magazines struck a nerve among rural lawmen and lawmakers.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Jacob Tyler Roberts arrived at the mall with several fully loaded magazines of ammunition three days after he apparently missed a flight to Hawaii he had been planning.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Columbia Mall security officers do not carry guns, but they do work closely with area law enforcement agencies during an emergency.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Witnesses said the suspect fired several times near the mall food court until the rifle jammed and he dropped a magazine onto the floor.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  She is a University of Missouri education major looking for a summer job, but she's now trying to get out of debt after being scammed on a job website.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Medical marijuana supporter wins Democratic primary in Oregon attorney general race

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Man who stripped at Oregon airport says TSA invaded his privacy

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Oregon teenage girl dies after inhaling helium from a tank at drinking party

Thursday, October 06, 2011  An Oregon sheriff called the suspected killers' weeklong road trip by down the West Coast "a vicious, vile reign of terror."

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Rumors are swirling in Osage County about a possible mountain lion eating cows.

Friday, September 16, 2011  Oregon couple unwittingly recorded their first use of a webcam and became online stars

Thursday, June 30, 2011  Oregon man stung by scorpion on Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to Anchorage

Monday, June 13, 2011  Two levees were breached in Northwest Missouri on Monday, causing road closures and home evacuations.

Sunday, June 12, 2011 

Thursday, April 07, 2011