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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Holloway admitted that he had been acquiring about 50 pounds of marijuana and one kilogram of cocaine each month for two years from his sources in Kansas City.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The most controversial option is the planning of traffic flow inside the Grasslands neighborhood near Providence Road.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  A pair of Columbia residents were arrested Tuesday night after a traffic stop turned up drugs.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Traffic increasing at Lambert Airport

Monday, May 20, 2013  Twehous Excavating will be repairing the damages caused by a water main break.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A search of their vehicle revealed more than 80 grams of processed marijuana, $1,500 in cash and a loaded handgun.

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

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The cameras capture license plate numbers at high speeds so officers can immediately find out if a vehicle is stolen or is connected to a crime.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Two men are in custody and two others are on the run after shots were fired in Columbia Tuesday night.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a semi on I-70 early while walking on the highway.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Drivers who speed past police responding to traffic accidents could face stiffer penalties under legislation approved by the Missouri Senate.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The Missouri State Highway Patrol has been using mobile fingerprint scanners to help in investigations.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Two self-employed northwest Missouri commercial truck drivers have been charged in federal court with the sex trafficking of a girl under 18 years old.