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

Yesterday at 8:03 PM  Thousands of proud parents and family members gathered at Atkins Football Stadium for Jefferson City High School's 139th graduation ceremonies.

Monday, May 06, 2013  A 5-year-old girl is unharmed after her grandparents put her in the trunk of their vehicle Saturday to make room for two tables.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Two Jefferson City parents are in jail charged with felony child abuse.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  U.S. couple accused of kidnapping their 2 children brought back from Cuba, jailed in Florida

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Influential pediatricians group backs gay marriage; says kids raised that way do just as well

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Ohio crash that killed 6 teens offers tragic real-life cautionary tale to parents

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Police searching for suspect in New York City crash that killed expectant parents, baby; reward offered

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some came to the hearing to defend their Second Amendment rights, but the vast majority appeared to support stricter gun control.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  St. Louis Democrat Maria Chappelle-Nadal said she thinks parents should be required to store guns safely.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Investigators trying to piece together what led to the violence late Saturday night found several guns believed used in the shootings.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  A southeast Missouri man is facing charges for allegedly attacking his parents with an aluminum baseball bat.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Superintendent Janet Robinson urges an indefinite police presence at the district's schools to allay fears.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  School officials say no students were ever in any danger

Monday, November 12, 2012  17-year-old Emily Daniel has been missing since Saturday evening

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Missouri transportation officials are encouraging parents to help their children walk and bicycle to school.