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

Yesterday at 9:59 PM  Red Cross relief efforts are underway, and Joplin residents react to seeing catastrophic damage for the second time in two years.

Yesterday at 11:50 AM  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

Yesterday at 7:33 AM  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Monday, May 20, 2013 

Monday, May 20, 2013  What a weekend it was for MSD's Nick Jones

Monday, May 20, 2013  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Additional rounds of severe weather possible Monday.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  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.