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, February 22, 2013  Tow truck drivers and snow removal crews expect to work late into the evening all across mid-Missouri.

Friday, September 28, 2012  Joshua Sanders of Rolla swerved his tractor trailer to avoid a car stopped in the middle of the road

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  A jury has ruled in favor Ford Motor Co. in a lawsuit filed by a Kansas man who was seriously injured in an accident that also killed a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper.

Monday, February 13, 2012  A fast moving storm system rolled through on Monday morning and produced enough snow to cause dangerous driving conditions and the closing of area schools.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  The U.S Department of Transportation is relaxing a ban on a cell phone regulations put in place back in December.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  The new law prohibits commercial drivers from holding, dialing or even reaching for a cell phone.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  MoDOT intends to resurrect the idea of Interstate 70 becoming a toll road, so it can help provide funds needed for a major highway facelift.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  It was the surprise of a lifetime for five Mid-Missouri siblings.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  MoDOT said state budget woes aren't causing them to close interstate rest areas.

Monday, July 11, 2011  A patient headed to a southwest Missouri hospital in an ambulance has died after a dump truck collided with the rescue vehicle.