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

13 minutes ago  The woman was arrested on two counts of second-degree statutory rape. She admitted to a Jefferson City detective that she had sex with the teenager.

Today at 3:45 AM  Two men have pleaded not guilty in the death of a 92-year-old Moberly woman and several other alleged crimes.

Today at 3:00 AM  An Arkansas man who admitted driving into a group of joggers in southeast Missouri has been given a 12-year prison term.

Yesterday at 5:29 PM  The prime suspect in a 2011 Cole County murder case was released from jail Tuesday after the prosecutor dropped the charge.

Yesterday at 2:03 PM  A sheriff's deputy was sprayed with tear gas during a traffic stop, resulting in a Columbia man eventually behind bars.

Yesterday at 3:45 AM  The Jefferson City Council approved the purchase of an armored personnel carrier for the police department Monday night.

Yesterday at 3:00 AM  A Missouri judge has ordered the former head of a failed artificial sweetener plant in Moberly to wear a GPS monitoring device while he awaits trial.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Columbia police are questioning people in connection with an overnight shooting death.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Columbia Police are investigating an alleged stabbing at Douglas Park on Friday.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Missouri prosecutors want a judge to let them keep closer tabs on the former head of a failed artificial sweetener plant in Moberly.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A 19-year-old woman stabbed her ex-boyfriend twice in the back Wednesday.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two men wanted by federal agents and Pulaski County authorities have been arrested.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A Kansas City couple has been charged with keeping a 9-year-old girl in a filthy basement and allowing her to go to the bathroom only outdoors.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A Kansas City man has been sentenced to life in prison for raping an 84-year-old woman during a break-in at the home she shared with her 93-year-old husband.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Three Jefferson City people were arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from a routine traffic stop.