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

Monday, July 02, 2012  A southwest Missouri man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend's 22-month-old son.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  All charges against five Missouri men accused of molesting young relatives decades ago have been dismissed.

Friday, November 25, 2011  U.S. and state flags will fly at half-staff across Missouri Saturday to honor a soldier from Wayne County who died in Afghanistan.

Friday, June 24, 2011  A Boone County man was arrested for stealing steel and selling it for cash.

Friday, July 10, 2009  Illinois Sen. Burris cites fundraising burden in declaring he won't run in 2010

Wednesday, May 27, 2009  Sen. Burris says he didn't pay for appointment to Senate or commit perjury

Tuesday, May 26, 2009  Federal judge approves release of taped conversation between Burris, Blagojevich's brother

Monday, January 05, 2009  Senate appointee Roland Burris travels to Washington Monday even as Democratic leaders continue to say he won't be seated.