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

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Kathy Kendrick, 53, and Brent A. Schmalshof, 48, were pronounced dead after the 12:30 a.m. Sunday incident in Pike County, Ill.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Twenty employees in the Operating Engineers Lcoal 965 withdrew its intent to strike notice after reaching an agreement with elected officials.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Power has been restored to about  3,800 Pike County, Ill. homes, which were without power as severe storms moved through the area Wednesday night.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The bridge near Louisiana, Mo. closed April. 20.

Friday, April 19, 2013  U.S. 54 in Pike County, Ill. at the Champ Clark Bridge will be closed at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 20 due to current crest predictions.

Monday, March 25, 2013  More than 2,000 children in Pike County, Ill. will be able to receive dental care closer to home next year.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The iconic, 10-acre site along U.S. Highway 54 has attracted thousands of moviegoers from both sides of the Mississippi River since it first opened in 1952.

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.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Illinois gun owners will keep a close watch on the state legislature the next 6 months.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Hunters across the state took in 99,324 deer during the seven-day firearm season.

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.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Contract nearly approved Tuesday; disagreement still lingers

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Two month investigation leads to arrest of Missouri man.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The Pike County Illinois board says it's making its "final offer" to union employees for a contract.