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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Connecticut chef planning to feast on cicadas

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Missouri prosecutors advising police on undercover investigations now have greater legal protection that their conduct won't violate ethical rules.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Three Moberly men were arrested for robbery and armed criminal action late Sunday night.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The city wants to know what's important to the community, and for people to get creative with their visions for vacant buildings.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A Missouri House committee has advanced a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at protecting gun rights.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Houston police say shots fired at Houston airport ticket counter; 1 man critically injured

Thursday, May 02, 2013  An appeal of Kelly Simino's conviction for the 2006 murder of girlfriend Brandi Mathews has been denied.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

Monday, April 29, 2013  Proponents of background checks for gun sales are exploring ballot options

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A man was arrested early Thursday morning after he was caught trying to break into a Cole County business.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A Roman Catholic priest from St. Louis has been indicted on federal child pornography charges.