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Monday, March 25, 2013  The City of Quincy has spent about $200,000 on snow removal so far this year and local rural townships are also feeling the pinch for snow removal.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Snow from the recent storm lasted a little longer on one road in Melrose Township. That's because no one knew who was supposed to plow it.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Two snowstorms in less than a week have taken a toll on communities across the Tri-States.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  After creating blizzard conditions in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, winter storm plows into Missouri

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  County highway crews in Pike County, Illinois are prepared to plow through round two early Tuesday morning.

Monday, February 25, 2013  The city of Quincy will continue to plow away the snow from last week's storm Monday, but if only for a few hours before the next system moves into the area.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The City of Macon will be implementing the snow emergency plan Feb. 22, 2013.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Ride along with a Missouri Department of Transportation snow plow to get a firsthand look at what's it's like behind the plow.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  The Northbound lanes of U.S. 61 just south of Hannibal near the Fireworks Superstore are closed due to an incident.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Regardless of plowing, MoDOT says the winter weather makes travel hazardous and urges motorists stay put until the snow stops and roads are clear.

Friday, January 13, 2012  Wind and terrain make a big difference when it comes to snow removal from highways. MoDOT says drivers should slow down when there is a storm and plows are out.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  In Quincy, city crews have been prepping for the first snow since about the middle of October.

Thursday, February 10, 2011 

Sunday, February 06, 2011  Officials say rising salt costs and declining revenues have strained most snow budgets. Many cities laid off workers but had to replace them with more expensive contractors during large snowfalls.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  Keokuk residents still are finding it hard to drive around. Main Street is clear for the most part, but other side streets still have inches of snow on them