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Thursday, April 25, 2013  Police departments and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) host Drug Take Back Days several times throughout the year, hoping people will clean out their medicine cabinets and dispose of unwanted or unused prescriptions and other medications.

Friday, September 28, 2012  The DEA will host drug take back events nationwide this Saturday.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  The Lt. Kenneth Lee Coontz, VFW Post #2446 in Hannibal will be performing a flag retirement ceremony on Sept. 29 for flags that are worn, damaged or tattered beyond repair.

Saturday, September 22, 2012  Quincy residents can line up to get rid of unwanted trash this Saturday for free.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  A proposed hog confinement operation in Southeastern McDonough County is facing serious setbacks.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  When it's time for your live Christmas tree to come down, how do you dispose of it?

Friday, November 11, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for November 11, we're taking a moment to talk about how to properly retire an American flag.

Friday, October 28, 2011 

Thursday, July 14, 2011  Prosecutors say an argument over houseguests led a Southern California woman to cut off her estranged husband's penis and put it down a garbage disposal.

Saturday, May 21, 2011  Your chance to get rid of old computers and television sets.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a media tour of the re-regulation dam which is located below the Clarence Cannon Dam.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011  You'll recall last year some area beaches at Mark Twain Lake were closed due to e-coli concerns.  Where do they stand now?

Monday, April 04, 2011  KHQA heard from many of you who said illegal dumping is a problem throughout the Tri-States.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  While CFL's consume only half the electricity of a regular light bulb and last longer, they're also filled with mercury, a toxic gas. They can be pretty dangerous if not disposed of properly.

Thursday, January 27, 2011  Missouri Attorney General says extensive steps are needed to fix the problem of e-coli contamination at Missouri recreational lakes.