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

8 minutes ago  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 37.

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

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Conservation officials said the number of bear sightings has increased in recent year. The bear population is estimated to be between 300 and 500 bears.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Three Jefferson City people were arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from a routine traffic stop.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A search of their vehicle revealed more than 80 grams of processed marijuana, $1,500 in cash and a loaded handgun.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The manager of the Capital 8 movie theater in Jefferson City apologized on the theater's Facebook page for an incident at last weekend's Iron Man 3 premiere.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A 12-year-old girl who started an initiative to gather letters to send to soldiers deployed overseas stopped in Fulton Friday to read to an elementary school.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The Jefferson City Police Department's Community Action Team investigated two separate heroin overdoses this week.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Spc. Charles McClure, 21, of New Bloomfield, died in Kuwait Thursday, May 2, after being injured in a vehicle accident.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  A wanted Columbia man faces multiple felony charges after leading police on a chase Wednesday night.