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Yesterday at 6:00 AM  The South Shelby R-IV School District will withdraw its job offer to a superintendent candidate amid allegations that he stole money from his previous school district.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Missouri Highway Patrol said that Hazel Martin died Wednesday at her home two-miles south of Wyaconda.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  In September of 1953, KHQA made its mark on broadcast television, hitting the airwaves with its first newscast.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A Rushville resident has been missing since a canoe accident in the LaMoine river Saturday night.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Glenn Head, 59, of Novelty, is charged with second degree murder armed criminal action in connection with the shooting death of 67-year-old William “Bill” Bacon in December.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A New London woman is in the hospital after a one-car crash Saturday afternoon.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The brothers were initially taken into custody but released after investigators said there was no evidence against them.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Missouri lawmakers have one week to sort out differences on top legislative priorities, including changes to tax incentives and limits on liability lawsuits for businesses.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Warmer weather means more insects. And some of those insects can be detrimental to your health.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Ex-relatives of Ohio man in kidnapping case say he terrorized family; bail set at $8 million for him

Friday, May 10, 2013  A group of Drury University students have presented a plan for a demonstration house that supporters hope could help make Joplin a model of environmentally sound rebuilding from disasters.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Women held captive in Ohio endured lonely, dark lives; kidnap suspect due in court Thursday

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Nixon says he will act accordingly if punitive measure is passed.