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Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Connecticut lawmakers tout bipartisanship, unveil response to Newtown shooting; vote planned Wednesday

Thursday, March 14, 2013  In the new school building in the neighboring town of Monroe, police remain a presence. Signs ask people to close doors softly and not to drag objects across the floor.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  If some local students are ever invited to eat a meal with heads of states or at the White House, they're better prepared to do just that after Wednesday.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  If his proposal is passed, districts such as Mendon Unity could see a cut in state aid by as much as $200 thousand dollars.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  In an effort to make school a safer place for your children, Illinois State troopers offer a seminar on critical response.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gun victims' families, others take opposing sides at latest Senate hearing on firearms curbs

Thursday, February 07, 2013  In safety measure, police officers do paperwork in their cars outside suburban Denver schools

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The Pike Sheriff's Department has arrested two Barry, Illinois men Monday night for cooking meth near an elementary school.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  One group of Hannibal fifth graders decided to research why they couldn't go back for seconds.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some came to the hearing to defend their Second Amendment rights, but the vast majority appeared to support stricter gun control.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Filling in the bubble on standardized tests will be a thing of the past in the next two years.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Study Island program helps instill personal responsibility

Thursday, January 24, 2013  New iPads enhance learning opportunites for kids in Clark County.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Missouri Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal has introduced a bill calling for a "common-sense response to the surge in gun violence."