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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Hannibal residents will see utility rates go up in the coming months.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  The Civil War Trust helps coordinate a one day clean up at 100 Civil War historic sites across the US and The Battle of Athens Historic Site is one of them.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The Mississippi River Water Walkers is carrying a copper pail of water from the northern most part of the Mississippi River in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Gov. Pat Quinn said that he hopes the acquisition will boost public access for hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.

Friday, February 15, 2013  There's one thing that's remained constant in one Mississippi River town -- water from the LaGrange Artesian Well.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Bird watching enthusiasts around Iowa are looking to the skies this weekend for a glimpse of thousands of bald eagles making their way across the state.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The State of Illinois now has 152 new laws on the books effective January 1, 2013.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The Iowa Department of Natural Resources was at Wapello State Park Sunday checking in on the wild deer population.

Friday, November 30, 2012  The construction site is on the corner of eighth street and Avenue G.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  After being on the endangered species list in Illinois for more then 80 years, a new law on the books now allows for the trapping of river otters.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Opening season for firearms in Northeast Missouri saw a drastic drop in deer harvest this year.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Investigator said plants valued between 500,000 and $750,000.

Monday, August 13, 2012  Governor Pat Quinn signed four veterans-related bills Sunday in honor of the Illinois State Fair's Veterans Day.

Monday, June 25, 2012  The men who were allegedly hand-fishing also used modified bathtubs to attract and hold large flathead catfish.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Update: Investigators now know more about the Burlington boat crash that killed four people and injured 8 others.