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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Update: The Pike County Sheriff's Office released excerpts from the March 10th 911 call Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Update: Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals seeking a 30-day delay of a mandate for the state to enact a concealed gun carry law.

Friday, May 31, 2013  The Illinois Senate has approved a bill to become the last state in the nation to allow the carrying of concealed guns.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Some people say dogs are the smartest animals in the world. They're used to guide the blind, help law enforcement or even just put a smile on our face. Still, even some of the easiest tricks can look amazing with the help of a pup.

Friday, May 24, 2013 

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A mountain lion was reported on the northeast side of Oskaloosa in south-central Iowa, but now authorities can't locate it.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Do you believe in ghosts?

Monday, May 06, 2013  Morel mushrooms pop up in the spring and are fragile, highly perishable, and resist cultivation, so they tend to be pricey.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Two Macon, Missouri men charged with killing an elderly Missouri woman during what police are calling a crime spree in March face 18 additional charges.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Illinois' Attorney wants more time to decide whether to fight back against a court mandated conceal carry ban for the state.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Sheds, stables, attics searched for suspect in stabbing death of 8-year-old girl in Northern California

Friday, April 19, 2013  All residents of Boston were ordered to stay in their homes Friday morning as the search for the surviving suspect in the marathon bombings continued after a long night of violence that left another suspect dead.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Police have been seen carrying several large bags from a suburban Boston apartment that authorities say was searched in connection to the Boston Marathon bombing.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Two Macon men charged in the death of an elderly Moberly woman during a crime spree in Randolph and Moberly Counties, have been arraigned in Randolph County Associate Circuit Court.

Monday, April 08, 2013  In a country where at least a third of households have firearms, it's hard to impose stricter arms rules without support from gun owners.