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

Today at 8:22 AM  State education officials are investigating allegations of cheating on annual state testing given to students at Camdenton Middle School.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Eight fire departments in southwest Missouri are working together to identify and counsel children who appear prone to setting fires.

Monday, May 27, 2013  The cold, wet spring has hindered planting and even drowned crops in some areas of mid-Missouri.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

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

Saturday, April 06, 2013  A pair of twin brothers who prosecutors say altered stolen checks using glue and a hammer have been sentenced in Missouri to seven years in prison.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The Congresswoman said she thinks the closure in Columbia would cause safety problems.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The bill needs one more House vote before moving to the Senate.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  The Springfield News-Leader reports that the father of the girl left the child and her brother in a car with the keys in it at a Save-a-Lot store.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Child was taken from a Save-a-lot store.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Police and fire officials in Springfield are investigating the deaths of a woman and two children whose bodies were found inside a burning home.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Olympian, Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius charged with murder in shooting of girlfriend

Friday, February 08, 2013  Her husband was also arrested earlier in 2013 for the bank robbery

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  It took more than a week for deputies to finally find Stanley and arrest him

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  MidwayUSA sees boxes fly off shelves during rush on ammo sales