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

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Authorities had been monitoring the residence for criminal activity since a shooting on Halloween

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Maries County authorities arrested him Halloween evening

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Here's a slice of bologna, kid

Friday, October 26, 2012  Pre-Halloween 'Frankenstorm' threatens East with flooding, high winds; damage could reach $1 billion

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Trick, no treat: Forecasters predict pre-Halloween freak hurricane-winter storm mix for East

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  In year of severe drought, farmers say pumpkin crop looks like rare, smashing success

Monday, October 31, 2011  The storm's lingering effects likely will outlast the snow. Temperatures are expected to begin rising Monday and the heavy, wet snow will start melting, the National Weather Service said.

Sunday, October 30, 2011  Trunks, tables and even barrels were filled with all sorts of goodies for Trunk –or-Treat at the Fairgrounds which was hosted by the Jefferson City Jaycees and Hy-Vee.

Friday, October 14, 2011  Jefferson city police are looking for a suspect in robbery at the family dollar on Madison St.

Monday, October 10, 2011  With Halloween coming up, marijuana-shaped candy alarms parents and officials: "A new low."

Monday, October 03, 2011  There are many tales of haunted places throughout Central Missouri, but some of the best known can be found in a little town called Fayette.

Monday, November 01, 2010  If you don't want your kids bouncing off the walls from all the Halloween candy they have, there’s a solution.

Thursday, September 30, 2010  Professional actors wear scary costumes at Columbia’s Necropolis haunted house.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  A southwest Missouri teenager dressed as a machete-wielding madman to advertise for a Halloween store was the one who suffered a big scare.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010  The laws barring them from handing out Halloween candy and living within a thousand feet of schools and child care centers.