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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two of the Mark Twain Lake public swimming beaches will be open later than usual because of the flood debris that needs to be cleaned up before the area opens to the public.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Illinois River surpassed the flood record that was set back in 1943. Officials now say the river will crest later this week at 29.9 feet.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Clarksville residents and volunteers have been working around the clock to keep the river from flowing in their streets. KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you how locals and strangers are teaming up to save the city.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Gov. Jay Nixon has mobilized the Missouri National Guard to assist in flood relief efforts.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Flooding along the Mississippi is creating a need for people to help sandbagging.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Noel Oliver will travel across the same lands first traveled by Lewis and Clark in 1804.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Original Iwo Jima monument coming to New York City auction, estimated to bring up to $1.8 million

Friday, February 01, 2013  Vandals caused damage to the Bear Creek Recreation Area north of Quincy and the Corps of Engineers closed it until further notice.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Midwest gets some much needed rainfall.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  A volley of gunshots about noon Tuesday at Lone Star College prompted a lockdown and eventual evacuation of the campus in north Houston.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Harris County Sheriff's Maj. Armando Tello said authorities had detained a person of interest.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  King withdrew her not guilty plea and entered a guilty one Tuesday morning in court.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  The work by contractors has staved off the shipping industry's fears that the treacherous channel could close to traffic.

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.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Major Andrew S. Miller, Jr. and his wife, Major Cheryl A. Miller met with current officers on Friday.