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

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

Monday, April 29, 2013  A Callaway County man was arrested early Saturday morning for unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A Boone County man was arrested Sunday night after swinging a machete at people in the 1600-block of W. Old Plank Road.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  The man became wanted after a 22-year old women was shot February 3 in the 900 block of Business 70.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Governor Nixon announced Tuesday morning, the Department of Revenue will no longer scan or retain certificates of qualification for Concealed Carry Weapon endorsements.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  North Korea on Tuesday urged all foreign companies and tourists in South Korea to evacuate, saying the two countries are on the verge of nuclear war.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Japanese media reported over the weekend that the defense minister has put destroyers with missile interception systems on alert.

Friday, April 05, 2013  White House focus on Asia bolstered as US, China find common ground against Pyongyang threat

Thursday, April 04, 2013  South Korea reports the North moved missile with 'considerable range' to coast, but no signs of major conflict

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  North Korea vows to restart nuke facilities in latest escalation on already tense peninsula

Friday, March 22, 2013  Senate leader Reid says Democrats' gun bill will seek expanded background checks for buyers

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  When Colorado's Democratic governor made known that he plans to ratchet back gun rights Wednesday by signing two limits into law, Republicans and gun-rights supporters gasped.

Friday, March 15, 2013  North Korea accuses U.S., South Korea of waging cyberattack; expert says China is likely culprit

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Senate panel ready to OK Dems' bill on gun background checks, fate in full Senate less sure

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Ahead of UN sanctions vote, North Korea vows preemptive nuke strikes against US