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

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.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  UPDATE: The Illinois State Police will have a press conference 10 a.m. at Manchester City Hall at Fourth and Main streets. The shooter is in custody, Trooper Mike Kindhart of the Illinois State Police said.

Monday, January 10, 2011  In honor of the event, a long-time teacher and author is making her way across Illinois with a message in hopes of inspiring both kids and adults to take an interest in history.

Friday, July 03, 2009  The FDIC takes over six Illinois banks and one of them is in Winchester.

Thursday, January 22, 2009  Winchester High School principal resigning to take another job

Thursday, October 23, 2008  "She gives 110 percent of her time and effort to her students."That's what a co-worker has to say about this month's KHQA Excellent Educator Award recipient.