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

Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Leaker Snowden's allegations about US hacking give China new edge in cyber war of words

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The bill provides for targeted testing to identify those at high risk for latent infection and for developing the disease. It also would determine those who would benefit from treatment.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  “I am extraordinarily honored and privileged to have led the University of Missouri through the last nine years of exciting, eventful and rewarding times,” Deaton said.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Authorities in western Missouri arrested the third suspect in the June Cole County armed robbery on Collier Court.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Cole County Prosecutor, Mark Richardson, charged Danny Galbreath with first degree robbery, armed criminal action and resisting arrest by fleeing.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  A Columbia man was arrested early Tuesday morning after authorities found him with a crack-pipe and stolen bicycle.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Intelligence official says US spy program will remain despite backlash at home and abroad

Monday, June 10, 2013  The man responsible for leaking to the press information about sweeping U.S. surveillance programs has revealed his own identity.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Savannah city officials said the Andrew County town of 5,000 people that is spread over about three miles cannot depend on its outdoor tornado warning system.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Kendrick Warren and Byron Davis were transported to the Cole County Jail where they are awaiting formal charges.  One suspect is still at large and his identification is unknown at this time.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Maine teens wary of Facebook after phony profile allegedly lured girl into fatal trap

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The beach at Finger Lakes in Columbia is temporarily closed after water samples taken Tuesday revealed bacteria levels higher than those recommended for waters used for swimming.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill is promoting a plan to cut interest rates on federally subsidized student loans.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Legislation designed to help identify the owners of lost military medals is awaiting approval from Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon.