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

35 minutes ago  Red Cross relief efforts are underway, and Joplin residents react to seeing catastrophic damage for the second time in two years.

Yesterday at 8:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

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.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Frantic call leads police to 3 missing women in Cleveland home; 3 brothers arrested

Thursday, May 02, 2013  One eastbound lane will remain closed between Clark Avenue and Eastland Drive until the investigation concludes.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Illinois State Police has confirmed five people were killed and one other injured in an early morning shooting in the small village of Manchester, Ill., Wednesday.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a semi on I-70 early while walking on the highway.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Boston bomb suspects ID'd as from Russian region near Chechnya; 1 dead, 1 sought

Thursday, April 18, 2013  By Saturday afternoon, forecasters say the river will surpass flood stage by about 3.5 feet in Jefferson City and 8 feet in Chamois.

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.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Spirited 8-year-old boy, restaurant manager identified as victims in Boston Marathon bombing