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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A search of their vehicle revealed more than 80 grams of processed marijuana, $1,500 in cash and a loaded handgun.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Only 67 percent of Missouri teens wear their seat belt, according to SaveMoLives.org.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The cameras capture license plate numbers at high speeds so officers can immediately find out if a vehicle is stolen or is connected to a crime.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Two men are in custody and two others are on the run after shots were fired in Columbia Tuesday night.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a semi on I-70 early while walking on the highway.

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

Monday, April 15, 2013  The Missouri State Highway Patrol has been using mobile fingerprint scanners to help in investigations.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Two self-employed northwest Missouri commercial truck drivers have been charged in federal court with the sex trafficking of a girl under 18 years old.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  In three months and two days on the job, Sheriff Eugene Crum already helped indict dozens of suspected drug dealers through Mingo County's new Operation Zero Tolerance.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  A series of steps will be cut into the rock bluff to prevent loose rock from falling onto the highway.

Monday, April 01, 2013  AP IMPACT: Mexican cartels dispatch trusted agents to live and work deep inside United States

Friday, March 29, 2013  A rock slide at the Boone and Callaway counties line on US Route 63 caused the closure of one northbound lane of traffic.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Jefferson City woman was just 20 years old when trapped by sex traffickers.

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