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

Thursday, January 24, 2013  School officials originally wanted to make a final vote on new start times at their work session after their meeting on February 11.

Friday, January 04, 2013  The exemptions, which expired at the end of 2012, prevent the release of security plans and procedures that protect facilities such as schools, courthouses, and hospitals.

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

Monday, August 06, 2012  Maryville school officials say about 80 percent of the district's 700 students will be subject to random drug testing when classes resume later this month.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  An Arkansas school board member allegedly says he would not wear purple to show support for bullied gay and lesbian youth unless "they all commit suicide."

Friday, September 11, 2009  A Michigan police chief says a 63-year-old anti-abortion activist who was protesting outside a high school was shot and killed in front of horrified students and parents.