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

Today at 8:40 AM  Right now, there are about 31,250 people incarcerated in Missouri, Many of those struggling with a alcohol and/or drug abuse problems. KRCG 13's Meghan Lane spoke with a mid Missouri heroin dealer behind bars about his addiction.

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 7:30 AM  KRCG 13's Meghan Lane went behind bars and spoke with a mid-Missouri dealer incarcerated at the Moberly Correctional Center, about the epidemic and how he's are trying to change his life and the lives of those addicted.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Twehous Excavating will be repairing the damages caused by a water main break.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Investigators said someone murdered Brandon Coleman, 25, after an argument early Saturday morning.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  The powerball jackpot has grown to be the largest prize in the game's history and the Worlds 2nd largest lottery payout.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  The legislative session ended at 6 p.m. Friday, meeting mixed reviews among republicans and democrats.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Dave Brown started his journey in Atlantic City, NJ, heading toward San Francisco, CA.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A Blair Oaks High School senior will graduate this weekend, just two months after a car crash had her clinging to life.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Thomas Jefferson Middle School students participated in a "Safety Day" Wednesday to promote safe driving habits.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The pair that opened up the west for exploration began their historic journey in St. Louis on the Missouri River.