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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Hannibal residents will see utility rates go up in the coming months.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Gov. Pat Quinn said that he hopes the acquisition will boost public access for hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Bird watching enthusiasts around Iowa are looking to the skies this weekend for a glimpse of thousands of bald eagles making their way across the state.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The State of Illinois now has 152 new laws on the books effective January 1, 2013.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The Iowa Department of Natural Resources was at Wapello State Park Sunday checking in on the wild deer population.

Friday, November 30, 2012  The construction site is on the corner of eighth street and Avenue G.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  After being on the endangered species list in Illinois for more then 80 years, a new law on the books now allows for the trapping of river otters.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Opening season for firearms in Northeast Missouri saw a drastic drop in deer harvest this year.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Investigator said plants valued between 500,000 and $750,000.

Monday, August 13, 2012  Governor Pat Quinn signed four veterans-related bills Sunday in honor of the Illinois State Fair's Veterans Day.

Monday, June 25, 2012  The men who were allegedly hand-fishing also used modified bathtubs to attract and hold large flathead catfish.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Update: Investigators now know more about the Burlington boat crash that killed four people and injured 8 others.

Sunday, May 20, 2012  Update: According to authorities, all four bodies have been located, however, they cannot release any further details before they notify loved ones.

Monday, April 02, 2012  The Pike County Sheriff's Department says that Sheriff Paul Petty and a Department of Natural Resources officer recovered the body of an 81-year-old man in a pond in rural Griggsville Monday at approximately 8:24 a.m.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  A Wever, Iowa woman is recovering after getting stabbed outside her home Sunday afternoon.