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

Yesterday at 3:15 AM  A southwest Missouri county is planning to allow online visits to inmates in the county jail.

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

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 22, 2013  Don't take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centers

Friday, April 19, 2013  Residents west of Boston told 'stay home' amid search for bombing suspect; transit shut down.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Story updated: The FBI has released photos of two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings and is asking for the public's help in identifying them.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Image from Boston surveillance store footage leads to hunt for potential bombing suspect

Monday, April 15, 2013  Mid-Missouri congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer said a top federal official has assured him that a list of people with Missouri concealed gun permits never was used by any federal agency.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The head of the Missouri State Highway Patrol said his agency provided a list of about 163,000 Missouri residents with concealed gun permits to federal authorities.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Ready, aim: Phillies' minor league club to debut 'urinal gaming system' at Pennsylvania ballpark

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The United Way of Central Missouri has a new, rent-free home, and officials say the money they save will go back into the community.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Proponents of a news sales tax for 911 system improvements in Boone County said public safety in the rapidly-expanding area could hang in the balance.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  A judge set the trial date for Rob Sanders as September 26.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The video shows how Hickman and Rock Bridge High School players and fans caused an altercation at center court after Tuesday night’s triple overtime game.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Majorities favor a nationwide ban on military-style, rapid-fire weapons and limits on gun violence depicted in video games, movies and TV shows.