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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Only 67 percent of Missouri teens wear their seat belt, according to SaveMoLives.org.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Ohio crash that killed 6 teens offers tragic real-life cautionary tale to parents

Monday, March 11, 2013  An 8-year-old was killed in a car crash Saturday afternoon on Interstate 44 in Pulaski County.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Deaths of teen drivers increased sharply in first 6 months of last year, reversing trend

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Study: A teenage driver's risk of dying in a crash goes up sharply with other teens in the car

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  A new study shows fatal crashes involving teen drivers are down for one age group but up for another.

Thursday, October 21, 2010  Tougher laws, safer cars: Fatal crashes involving teen drivers fall by a third over 5 years