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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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Iowa lawmakers have reached a compromise on the first budget of the legislative session.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Debate continues over solution to Illinois pension crisis.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Hannibal residents will see utility rates go up in the coming months.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Illinois House of Representatives has approved a massive overhaul of state pensions. It's the first time the House has passed such a plan after more than a year of negotiating and many failed attempts over the years.

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.

Friday, April 26, 2013  City crews and business owners in Hannibal are ready to get to work.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Mike Beebe is charged driving under the influence and failure to give information upon damaging other property.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The saying goes, "diamonds are a girls best friend," but Randy Hurt reminds you not to forget about your acquaintances.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Residents of one Louisiana, Missouri neighborhood are looking for a new mode of transportation just to get to work or school.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Mournful silence, return to work: Boston marks week from Marathon bombings

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Flooding along the Mississippi is creating a need for people to help sandbagging.