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

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Here's a slice of bologna, kid

Saturday, October 27, 2012  They were hoping to collect four thousand pounds of food for the Samaritan Center during this year's food drive.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Officials in a southeastern Missouri city have quickly reversed their ban on door-to-door trick-or-treating. But children in Caruthersville will have to be accompanied by an adult when they go roaming for candy on Halloween.

Monday, October 31, 2011  The storm's lingering effects likely will outlast the snow. Temperatures are expected to begin rising Monday and the heavy, wet snow will start melting, the National Weather Service said.

Sunday, October 30, 2011  Trunks, tables and even barrels were filled with all sorts of goodies for Trunk –or-Treat at the Fairgrounds which was hosted by the Jefferson City Jaycees and Hy-Vee.

Monday, October 10, 2011  With Halloween coming up, marijuana-shaped candy alarms parents and officials: "A new low."

Tuesday, November 04, 2008  A Minnesota boy came home with a pretty scary treat on Halloween: what looked like rock candy was actually crystal meth.