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Friday, May 17, 2013  Police arrested a Fort Madison man who is charged with trying to hire someone to shoot at police officers.

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  James Holmes asking judge to change plea to insanity

Monday, May 13, 2013  Police vow to solve shooting that wounded 19 people during Mother's Day parade in New Orleans

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Firefighters were called to 629 Lind Street around four Wednesday morning to calls of flames shooting from the home.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Police in Scott County have released the motive behind the Manchester homicide

Friday, May 03, 2013  The city of LaGrange reached a settlement with a man who filed a federal complaint after a police officer shot his dog.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Houston police say shots fired at Houston airport ticket counter; 1 man critically injured

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Some area martial arts students had a chance to learn about how to be a hero in the face of bullying and violence.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Henry Eugene Speirs, 24, of Cherry Street in Quincy is charged with possession of meth, possession of meth precursors, marijuana possession, resisting arrest and other charges.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Funeral Services have been set for Wednesday for the family gunned down in their home in Manchester last week.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Area residents plan to gather Sunday for a prayer vigil to celebrate the lives of the victims in the Manchester shootings. An effort is under way to raise money for the burial of five people shot to death this week in the small central Illinois town of Manchester.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  UPDATE: Authorities have identified the victims of the tragic mass shooting in Manchester, Ill.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  RAW VIDEO ADDED: The shooter was taken into custody at 7:27 a.m. and was pronounced dead at the local hospital. We now know that search warrants have been filed in the Scott County Clerk of Court for the home and property of Rick Smith in connection with this morning's events.