Crime
Four youths detained in school vandalism
The suspects, all under the age of ten, are connected with vandalism at Cedar Ridge Elementary School.
Documents show abductor took Missouri girl to cabin
Paul Smith introduced 4-year-old Alisa Maier to a neighbor as his nephew.
Citizens Police Review Board hears first appeal, tables until August
A California resident was the first person to file a complaint about the Feb. 11 SWAT raid with the Citizens Police Review Board.
Man wanted in connection with domestic violence case, auto theft
UPDATE: Acosta family still has questions about disappearance
Family and friends of Edward Acosta, who went missing May 28, question the few details that are available about the night of his disappearance. He left the University Hospital without transportation back to Pulaski County, and remains found July 2 in a wooded area behind Rock Quarry Road are likely his.
Citizens' Police Review Board to hear first complaint
A California marijuana activist filed the first complaint with the Citizens' Police Review Board. It will be considered by the board at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Police department arrests second shooting suspect
The Columbia Police Department arrested a second suspect in connection with the rash of shootings that occurred last week.
Columbia Fire Department receives Hazmat training grant
The department was awarded $40,000 for training enhancements.
Two men face dogfighting charges after Missouri raid
Seven adult pit bulls and eight puppies were rescued in Southwest Missouri.
4-year-old girl is found and returned to her family
Missouri DARE program drums up interest with flashy cars
The annual Missouri DARE Officers Association hosted a car display Wednesday night. The officers showed patrol cars and "tricked out" vehicles before getting rained out.
UPDATE: Missing girl found
Alisa Maier was cleared by a St. Louis hospital this morning and was able to leave with her parents.
FBI assists in abduction case of Missouri girl
The 4-year-old girl was taken from her home Monday night, as she played outside with her brother.
Boone County Sheriff's Department records 9 DWI arrests over holiday weekend
The arrests were a result of the "You Drink & Drive. You Lose" campaign.
May-Rainey pleads guilty to 5 felony charges
Courtney May-Rainey was sentenced to three years for each charge, which will be served concurrently.
People For A Taser-Free Columbia adds signatures to petition
More than 900 additional signatures were added Tuesday to the petition that would ban Taser use in Columbia. The petition had been 494 signatures short of being presented to the City Council.
Gregory W. Morton sentenced to 19 years in prison
Man arrested in KC connected to Columbia shooting
The FBI Fugitive Task Force in Kansas City arrested Marquez Lawhorn for first degree assault in relation with the July 1 shooting near Stanford Avenue and Ash Street.
Missouri jurors will wait while their honesty is checked
Starting in January, judges will have to give attorneys a chance to research claims made by jurors.
Downtown police force becoming data-driven
The downtown police force is using data from MU and a Wisconsin police department to guide its operations.
