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Monday, August 20, 2012  The standoff with the BNSF Railroad concerning a structure to carry excess storm water into the Mississippi River will soon be settled.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, which owns the bridge, is increasing tolls March 1st.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  It's been a busy week for railroad crews near Keokuk.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Train tracks between Macomb and Quincy are out of service Friday as crews work to remedy a BNSF derailment.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  VIDEO ADDED: The accident is just south of the rail yard in West Quincy.

Monday, April 25, 2011  There has also been a petition to keep the Vine Street crossing open, about 560 people have signed it.

Friday, January 21, 2011  Two injured in a car vs. train crash near Golden, Illinois.

Monday, December 06, 2010  Monroe City traffic will be rerouted throughout different parts of the city once a change in railroad crossings takes place. When that will happen is still uncertain.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010  BNSF Railroad will shut down Ewbanks road between 72nd and 84th streets.

Friday, May 07, 2010  A power outage has closed the BNSF bridge that crosses the Mississippi River at Fort Madison.

Saturday, April 10, 2010  For the past two months, the family of a missing Keokuk man has been roaming the shores of the Mississippi River hoping to recover his body and find some closure in his disappearance.

Thursday, April 08, 2010  The problem was caused by a mudslide in that area that happened around 9 p.m. Wednesday.