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

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A Smithville driver whose sneezing fit caused a crash that killed a woman and left her young son paralyzed has been sentenced to probation and 100 hours of community service.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Students with a two-year information technology certificate from Linn State Technical College will be able to finish a four-year college degree at Lincoln University under an agreement signed Thursday.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Some adjunct professors at Moberly Area Community College are losing work as the school seeks to keep down the costs of providing health insurance to employees.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  Walk Jefferson City is a community walking program to enhance the health and wellness of area residents.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  The Capital Area Rotary Clubs and Jefferson City Rotary Club organized the first ever Jefferson City Rotary Community Peace Concert.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  14 hurt in bloody Texas community college stabbing, 1 suspect arrested running from building

Monday, April 01, 2013  The 61-year-old was sentenced in federal court Monday for robbing banks in Chillicothe, Cuba, Moberly, Rolla and Sedalia.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Community reacts to power plant closing in September.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The massive E-F5 tornado killed 161 people and flattened a large swath of the city, destroying thousands of homes and commercial buildings.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A resident of the well-to-do St. Louis suburb of Town and Country is facing murder charges in the death of his wife.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Residents say synthetic drugs have become a big problem in their middle and high schools.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  US Officials: Unpredictable North Korea with its nukes and missiles poses serious threat

Friday, March 01, 2013  He was the target of an ongoing investigation of heroin sales

Saturday, February 16, 2013  One of the three was found hiding inside a large trash bag in a closet.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Midwest Computech, Inc. is one of 100 companies nationwide to win.