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50 minutes ago  Two American Indian tribes in the West are going to take part in an experiment this fall using birth control shots to control their wild dog population.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Intelligence official says US spy program will remain despite backlash at home and abroad

Monday, June 10, 2013  The man responsible for leaking to the press information about sweeping U.S. surveillance programs has revealed his own identity.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Intelligence chief declassifies details of phone-records program after uproar over snooping

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The pencils are put away and back packs are back in storage. It's officially summer. But before your kids swear off school for the next three months, there may be a reason to crack open a book one more time.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  TriState school districts have been hit hard this year with budget cuts. Classrooms have lost staff, supplies and extra curricular activities. But one Quincy bank is doing its part to make up for the cash that's been cut. KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you how Mercantile Bank is granting teachers' wishes.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Local media celebrities and business personalities took to the field to have some fun raising money for the Quincy YMCA Youth baseball programs Sunday.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Money will be used to put syntehtic turf feild in the North Campus soccer complex.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Downward dog, standing tree, corpse ... each of these poses are part of the yoga mantra. But how do you know which type of yoga to take? KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you one class that will send your yogi spirit flying high.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Every month the Quincy Public Library gives almost a million dollars to the Quincy community. It comes in the form of free classes, materials and services. KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you how these programs are increasing more than checked out books.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The three-term Republican Congressman has decided instead to seek re-election.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Voters in the Nauvoo-Colusa school district said "no" to a tax increase on APril 9th.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Official: Obama's budget proposes cuts to Social Security in attempt to compromise with GOP

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  You have until April 30th to get your donations in for the challenge.