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Yesterday at 2:52 PM  John Grotts, 59, of Ursa faces up to 20 years in federal prison is convicted in the August 26 arrested related to a methamphetamine investtigation.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  An investigation by the Macon County Sheriff's Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol K-9 Unit became a two day search for a suspect from Callaeo Missouri.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Firefighters and police were called to an apartment building in the 400 block of North 4th Street around 5:30 p.m. Monday night for a trash fire on the sidewalk.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  During jury selection at George Zimmerman's trial for shooting Trayvon Martin, which is continuing for a seventh day Tuesday, Circuit Judge Debra Nelson has been listening to testimony from voice recognition experts.

Monday, June 17, 2013  A Bardolph man was arrested after his home at 103 S. Broadway was found to be on fire Sunday night and it didn't end there.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Donald "Rick" Pruett's trial is scheduled for September 24 before Adams County Judge William Mays.

Friday, June 14, 2013  UPDATE: Michaell Ashcraft, 37, died Thursday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, Schuyler County Coroner Dennis Lane said.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  When a stray dog attacked a six-year-old in Shelbina, Missouri last month, area residents became aware of a bigger problem and they are not alone.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A man is in custody after he tried to rob a Rushville pharmacy and later turned a gun on himself.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Program would create revenue stream for department.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Devin Lewis is charged in the October 2012 death of 35-year-old Howard Vincent.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission recommended a five-month suspension for Jesse Gilsdorf.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A federal judge sentenced an Astoria, Ill. Man to 20 years in prison for his roll in a major meth operation.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Quincy Police already have similar ordiances in place.