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

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Trail users can now travel Columbia's MKT trail all the way to Missouri's Katy trail without crossing the street thanks to overpasses throughout the city.

Monday, April 29, 2013  A Callaway County man was arrested early Saturday morning for unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  More than 300 Jefferson City area volunteers braved wet and cold conditions to help their neighbors.

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.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A national trails magazine has awarded Missouri the title of "Best Trails State" for its commitment to maintain and improve its vast system of hiking and biking paths.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Created in 1992, the Purple Heart Trail is a national network of highways, bridges and monuments that pay tribute to the men and women who have been awarded the Purple Heart medal.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The woman told investigators she and her husband heard shots before she felt a stinging in her legs.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Traffic was restricted to one lane for about four hours while the tractor trailer was towed.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Two dogs became aggressive at one of the locations and were subdued using a taser and bean bag round.

Friday, January 18, 2013  A Cole County woman who assaulted an elementary teacher was sentenced to four years in prison.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Audrain County Sheriff Investigators arrested four men on Friday after some shots were fired at Oak Crest Trailer Court, on Highway 54 south of Mexico.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Authorities say a suburban St. Louis man and his two young sons have died after hiking in the cold on a southeastern Missouri trail.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  In a news release, officials with MoDOT said the city will get $274,200 in federal transportation enhancement funds for the McKinsey Street Sidewalk Improvements project.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The structure will become part of the Katy Trail, thanks to its new ownership.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A woman suffered slight smoke irritation to her eyes