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

Friday, April 19, 2013  Drivers who speed past police responding to traffic accidents could face stiffer penalties under legislation approved by the Missouri Senate.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The Columbia Police Department Traffic Unit is increasing enforcement on I-70 during Spring Break to reduce traffic crashes.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  The two led police on a 40-mile chase through Callaway County.

Monday, October 01, 2012  A grey vehicle was seen speeding from the scene

Friday, April 27, 2012  Growth likely dipped in January-March quarter, but outlook for all of 2012 appears brighter

Monday, March 05, 2012  A woman was arrested in cole county for and is awaiting formal charges for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute.

Saturday, June 25, 2011  A man is behind bars after leading Columbia police on a chase late Thursday night.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011  Black drivers were 69% more likely than white motorists to be pulled over in 2010.

Monday, December 06, 2010  St. Louis police said a 17-year-old girl was critically injured when she was hit by two vehicles while she served as a flag girl during an illegal street drag race.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  A state audit said a small Kansas City-area town gets most its revenue from speeding tickets.

Monday, May 10, 2010  No charges have been filed against a teen driver after his passenger died because of a Thursday car crash.