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

Today at 7:40 AM  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Today at 5:20 AM  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Yesterday at 7:58 PM  Powered paraglider instructor Tom Dresner was teaching Oliver Limcherm and another student ground handling skills just before a crash on Mother's Day.

Yesterday at 3:20 PM  Columbia police are questioning people in connection with an overnight shooting death.

Yesterday at 2:53 PM  Columbia Police are investigating an alleged stabbing at Douglas Park on Friday.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  The legislative session ended at 6 p.m. Friday, meeting mixed reviews among republicans and democrats.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Dave Brown started his journey in Atlantic City, NJ, heading toward San Francisco, CA.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A Fulton man was arrested Thursday night after a disturbance with a sword and a car chase.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A Blair Oaks High School senior will graduate this weekend, just two months after a car crash had her clinging to life.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Australian politician sorry he accidentally 'liked' Facebook photo of prankster exposing self

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A 19-year-old woman stabbed her ex-boyfriend twice in the back Wednesday.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Superintendent of Schools Randall Williams said 70 out of 247 children from the elementary school  were absent Wednesday.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two men wanted by federal agents and Pulaski County authorities have been arrested.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Police have released the name of the suspect in custody after Tuesday night's shot fired incident in Eldon.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas