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

Monday, May 20, 2013  Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Thomas Jefferson Middle School students participated in a "Safety Day" Wednesday to promote safe driving habits.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The pilot said he "hit a wall of frozen precipitation," which caused icing to occur quickly on the aircraft.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  With the recent Midwest flooding, MoDOT reminds motorists to turn around if water is covering roadways.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Drug-sniffing dogs could soon be a part of a suburban St. Louis high school.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Missouri House has preliminarily approved sweeping measures that would expand gun rights in the state and allow certain school officials to carry concealed weapons in school buildings.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Authorities arrested a Mexico, Missouri man Wednesday night for possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A measure now being considered in the Missouri Senate would allow school districts to hire their own school resource officers.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Mid-Missouri authorities increased their patrols over the weekend to crack down on impaired drivers.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A man has lost both legs after falling into a tire shredder while at work at a Kansas City tire recycling center.

Friday, March 15, 2013  With people planning vacations during Spring Break, local police offices want to remind residents to take the necessary precautions of protecting their home while they are gone

Friday, March 15, 2013  The legislation requires public employee unions to seek annual consent to automatically deduct fees from members' paychecks.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Mother's Against Drunk Driving and state and local law enforcement are warning people not to drink and drive on St. Patrick's Day.

Monday, March 11, 2013  An 8-year-old was killed in a car crash Saturday afternoon on Interstate 44 in Pulaski County.

Friday, March 08, 2013  New TSA policy allowing small knives and bats on airliners fuels growing protest