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

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  A sheriff's deputy was sprayed with tear gas during a traffic stop, resulting in a Columbia man eventually behind bars.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  Hundreds of people gathered in the State Capitol Rotunda to honor Missouri's fallen law enforcement officers.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Many mid Missouri law enforcement agencies are holding Prescription Drug Take Back Days on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27th.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Missouri House has voted to bar the payment of union dues as a condition of employment for law enforcement officers.

Friday, April 05, 2013  The Missouri House has approved legislation intended to restrict use of aircraft for surveillance of people, farms and homes.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Drones poised for peaceful, everyday use in U.S., but privacy backlash could hamper industry

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Update: Story includes links to vandalism arrests as downtown Jefferson City business owners deal with graffiti and cover the costs of cleaning it up.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  MOUNT VERNON, Mo. (AP) -- Livestock producers in southwest Missouri are confronting an outbreak of cattle rustling that one sheriff says appears to involve organized thieves targeting a cluster of counties.

Friday, January 04, 2013  The exemptions, which expired at the end of 2012, prevent the release of security plans and procedures that protect facilities such as schools, courthouses, and hospitals.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The legislation, which the Senate Judiciary Committee was expected to consider Thursday, would update a 26-year-old law by requiring police to obtain a search warrant from a judge before accessing the content of all emails and other private information.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Holiday travel is beginning and law enforcement agencies say they'll be out in full force to keep highways safe.They've already reported some issues in mid-Missouri.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  You can now get a ticket if you don’t move over for parked MoDOT vehicles with flashing amber and white lights.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  The Springfield City Council adopted a plan to reduce penalties for marijuana possession but that doesn't settle the issue.

Sunday, August 19, 2012  Officers held a meeting to strategize on how to keep traffic flowing and everyone safe and secure at Mizzou football SEC game days.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Volunteers and law enforcement officers have removed more than 100 dogs, cats, chickens and other animals from a south-central Missouri home.