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Friday, May 17, 2013  Police arrested a Fort Madison man who is charged with trying to hire someone to shoot at police officers.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The South Shelby R-IV School District will withdraw its job offer to a superintendent candidate amid allegations that he stole money from his previous school district.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The issue will be up to City Administrator Jeff LaGarce to decide.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A Roodhouse, Illinois man is in jail after he drove a semi off the roadway while under the influence, Illinois State Police said.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Willie Franklin, 37, is charged in numerous robberies, including the Dec. 26 robbery of the First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Monday, May 13, 2013  Mail delivery woes are following a Hannibal dog to his new home.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A Prairie City, Illinois man is behind bars Monday after police say he engaged in sexual conduct with a 15-year-old female.

Monday, May 13, 2013  James Holmes asking judge to change plea to insanity

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The April 26 complaint cites Elisha Prero, the registered agent of Newcomb Realty, LLC, with maintaining an unsafe structure.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Midwest Coin and Cahill Jewelry were burglarized in Keokuk, Iowa.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  K-9 unit swept the building and parking lots, according to a school official.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Jodi Arias trial now turns to whether she should live or die for killing her lover in 2008

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Three types of background checks would be required if bill passes.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill