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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  These days, many schools are taking soda out of the hands of students, but at Quincy Senior High, hundreds of liters of soda were brought to the school ... all in the name of science.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The Quincy Police Department is asking for your help to find the person responsible for two IEDs found in city neighborhoods last week. They're asking anyone with any leads to contact investigators.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Quincy police say one of the devices was detonated after the Boston Marathon bombing.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge strikes down NYC's sugary-drinks size rule; enforcement had been set to start Tuesday

Thursday, February 07, 2013  It's that time of year again, the time where your caffeine fix can also help support a good cause.

Monday, May 14, 2012  Two people are recovering this morning after a car-motorcycle collision Sunday near New London.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for November 15, we're talking about a new study that says sugary drinks can expand your waistline ... without making you weigh more.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  A new report calls for a two cent per ounce tax on sugar sweetened beverages in the state.

Saturday, June 11, 2011  Of course you're always looking to save as much as you can when you shop for anything, especially the more expensive everyday products.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  For our Facebook Story of the Day for June 7, we're talking pain ... the pain of a bee sting.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Illinois legislative plan could add tax to soda to pay for obesity prevention.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for April 19, we talk about a lot of us need a little pick me up at some point during the work day, but sometimes, we'd like to get a kick without the caffeine.

Friday, December 03, 2010  Mo. Attorney General Chris Koster said Friday that Adair County Circuit Judge Russell Steele has sentenced Stephen Munn to 12 years in state prison.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  One vending company's experiencing soda cans exploding in its vehicles due to excessive heat.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009  An article from the Associated Press landed on KHQA's Chad Douglas' desk recently that said you can find some relief in the grocery aisles these days.