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8 minutes ago  Another oil rig exploded and caught fire Thursday off the Louisiana coast, spreading a mile-long oil sheen in the Gulf of Mexico west of the site of BP's massive spill. All 13 crew members were rescued.

2 hours, 40 minutes ago  18 year old arrestes for allegedly having sexual contact with a female juvenile.

2 hours, 43 minutes ago  A Quincy woman is arrested after she blows through a stop sign and is caught by police with meth and a hypodermic needle.

Today at 11:44 AM  Governor Chet Culver Thursday urged the Iowa Department of Transportation to accelerate plans to install cable barriers in the medians of Iowa interstates where data indicate it may provide the most benefit to travelers.

Today at 11:12 AM  America celebrates the famous zip ode.

Today at 11:06 AM  Quincy Association of Realtors presents 2010 Pride of Quincy Award.

Today at 10:59 AM  Reg Ankrom proposes new program.

Today at 10:55 AM  To benefit the Alzheimer's Association there will be a memory walk at Clat Adam's Park Thursday night at 6 pm.

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Today at 9:49 AM  Adults are just as guilty as kids when it comes to texting while driving.

Today at 9:32 AM  Illinois wildlife officials say controlled pheasant hunting opportunities will be available at 19 sites during the 2010-2011 season.

Today at 9:00 AM  The National Hurricane Center in Miami issued a tropical storm warning early Thursday for the coast of Long Island in New York and a hurricane watch was issued for areas of Massachusetts.

Today at 8:30 AM  Students in 188 Illinois schools will get fresh fruits and vegetables to eat this school year.

Today at 8:10 AM  Motorists in the states along the shores of Lake Michigan now have an updated website to ease their travels.

Today at 8:04 AM  A drug sweep in central Iowa has resulted in several arrests in the Marshall County area.