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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Spirited 8-year-old boy, restaurant manager identified as victims in Boston Marathon bombing

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Chico Marill Newman faces first degree murder charges in the shooting death of his wife, 32-year-old Crystal Newman.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  A judge found probable cause for 30-year-old Andrew Koster to stand trial in the September 14 death of 25-year-old Sarah Birsic.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  A domestic dispute may be at the center of the shooting, police say.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  We looked back through our archives once again to find out what the Top 10 most popular stories were on ConnectTriStates.com ...  this time for 2012. Did we miss any?

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Andrew Koster, 30, of Kalamzoo, Mich. is also charged with aggravated driving under the influence in the Sept. 14 ATV crash that led to the death of Sarah Birsic.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Michigan man arrested on DUI charge following late night ATV crash

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  David Dunn on free on bond until sentencing.

Monday, March 12, 2012  A Lomax, Illinois woman died as the result of a rollover crash near Dallas City, Illinois Saturday afternoon.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  The Morgan County coroner says Deanna Peterman, 71, died at Passavant Hospital from her injuries in the accident.

Friday, November 25, 2011  Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of woman at Chicago hospital complex

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  Husband arrested in the Timewell shooting death of 56-year-old Christine Dunn.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Authorities are investigating a shooting near Timewell, Ill., which appears to be an accident.

Tuesday, April 06, 2010  UPDATE 6:30 p.m. CDT: The woman told the dispatcher that she shot her niece, apparently referring to a 19-year-old woman killed during a fight that police say started over a skimpy Easter outfit.