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Thursday, April 18, 2013  Amid bouts of heavy rainfall the fire department dealt with an attic fire at 1315 Locust St.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Public health officials have issued new guidelines for eating fish caught in some Illinois rivers and lakes.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  You may have heard of memes like "lolcats," "planking" and more recently the "Harlem Shake," but have you heard of "Gallon Smashing?"

Saturday, January 26, 2013  A mobile home fire on the 3900 block of Bluff Road left a Fort Madison couple without a home Friday afternoon.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  There are some issues Keokuk residents are having that involve garbage collection and why the containers aren't being picked up by city crews.

Friday, November 23, 2012  A central Iowa fruit and vegetable distributor is recalling several lots of cherry tomatoes.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Police set up surveillance on a field containing a marijuana patch near West Point, Illinois.

Sunday, August 19, 2012  A fire that started from an outdoor barbeque grill left a rural Ewing home damaged and its garage a total loss Sunday afternoon.

Friday, August 03, 2012  They can be seen on the Brooklyn Bridge, the Freedom Tower, in a farmer's field here in the Tri-States, and just about everywhere in between.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Most gardens this year are growing about a month to six weeks ahead of schedule.

Monday, February 06, 2012  For many of the people in attendance, their reason for being there was to celebrate life.

Monday, February 06, 2012  The two unborn babies found in a Hannibal basement last week will be laid to rest Monday.

Friday, February 03, 2012  LINK TO VIDEO PROVIDED - Update - A graveside service is planned for Monday, Febuary 6 at 10 a.m. for two fetuses found by contractors in jars in the basement of a Hannibal property that was once the site of a clinic.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  Autopsy results to be released after body believed to be missing Georgia girl is found

Monday, November 28, 2011  Beware ... it's the holiday season and scams abound.