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

2 hours, 55 minutes ago  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Friday, April 12, 2013  A woman became trapped Thursday when she drove her red Durango into a flooded area of Loesch Road in Cole County.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  A six-day standoff between police and a man holding a young boy hostage in an underground bunker ended when police killed the man and rescued the boy.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The two robbers have escaped despite an extensive search of the department store.

Friday, November 30, 2012  The 16-year-old girl was transported by helicopter to University Hospital

Monday, November 26, 2012  A 16-year-old girl walked out of Puppy Stop with the dog under her arm

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  The animals were living in their own filth, most with no access to food or water

Friday, August 10, 2012  The area is normally under water

Friday, May 25, 2012  There was a fire rescue early this morning in Jefferson City.

Friday, February 10, 2012  Two brothers, son recount harrowing rescue from Pacific after boat becomes disabled, capsizes

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Firefighters battled a home on fire in Jefferson City on Tuesday.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  The animals included 40 dogs, along with birds, cats, rabbits, ferrets and chinchillas.

Saturday, November 27, 2010  AP Exclusive: Rescued teenager says 3 adrift at sea more than 50 days thought they would die

Thursday, October 14, 2010  Updated with video: As Chileans celebrate the rescue of 33, future of mine, men remain unresolved

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  Chileans jubilant over problem-free rescue of miners who were trapped for 69 days