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

Monday, April 08, 2013  The number of residential burglaries during the 2013 spring break period in Columbia were the highest they've been in recent years.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The Columbia Police Department Traffic Unit is increasing enforcement on I-70 during Spring Break to reduce traffic crashes.

Friday, March 15, 2013  With people planning vacations during Spring Break, local police offices want to remind residents to take the necessary precautions of protecting their home while they are gone

Thursday, April 05, 2012  Burglaries in Columbia over Spring Break were up this year compared to last year.

Friday, March 25, 2011  The Columbia Police Department has released some steps that homeowners can take to protect their home and belongings if they are going on vacation during spring break.

Friday, March 18, 2011  The Missouri General Assembly is on Spring break, but before they left on Thursday, legislators voted to make changes to Missouri’s concealed weapons law.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  Students learned about the dangers of drugs, drinking, smoking and unsafe sex. Federal government officials have a special warning this year for students heading to Mexico.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010  Columbia police are offering free engraving on belongings between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday near fire station 8 just south of Nifong Boulevard on Churchill Drive.

Thursday, March 04, 2010  Missouri House members left the capitol Thursday with majority republicans crowing about efforts to get insurance benefits for autism, to require drug testing for welfare recipients, and to block higher property taxes for farmers.