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1 hour, 55 minutes ago  The North East Community Action Corporation signed an agreement to have federal inmates build houses behind prison walls.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Students will now pay more than $900 per year for insurance.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Attack casts spotlight on radical preachers and the terror group al-Shabab

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Spaid is set to be sentenced on June 26, 2013.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Three Quincy residents face charges involving possession of meth and controlled substances.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  More people with mental health needs will not get the care they need.

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.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Medicaid funding cuts in Illinois have caused some cuts in services to nursing home residents.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Upgrades are needed as the lock and dam system built in the 1930s continues to show the signs of age.

Friday, April 26, 2013  A McDonough County judge ruled today that Steven Wailand will be seated as a city councilman.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Billie Spaid remains in the Macon County Jail.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A Macon, Missouri woman accused with having sex with a relative and the family pet will spend seven years in state prison.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  A former Joplin resident has pleaded guilty to disaster fraud for benefits she received after a deadly tornado hit the city in 2011.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Some of the charges were aggravated due to an elderly female residing at that address.