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Missouri State Parks will open 16-designated swimming beaches on Friday, May 24 for Memorial Day and the 2013 recreational season, according to Missouri's DNR.
Missouri State Parks will open 16-designated swimming beaches on Friday, May 24 for Memorial Day and the 2013 recreational season, according to Missouri's DNR.
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Two crew members from a tow boat, including one who died, have been honored for their efforts to save a family of five after the family's boat became disabled on the Mississippi River at St. Louis.
Two crew members from a tow boat, including one who died, have been honored for their efforts to save a family of five after the family's boat became disabled on the Mississippi River at St. Louis.
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The boil water order for Public Water Supply District #4 for customers south of Wappapello Dam has been lifted.Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.
The boil water order for Public Water Supply District #4 for customers south of Wappapello Dam has been lifted.Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:36:28 GMT
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is lashing out at lawmakers after the Illinois House approved a concealed carry bill that he says "puts public safety at risk."
Gov. Pat Quinn is lashing out at lawmakers after the Illinois House approved a concealed carry bill that he says "puts public safety at risk."
Friday, May 24 2013 3:35 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:35:23 GMT
The Illinois House has approved a plan to allow qualified gun owners to carry their weapons in public.
The Illinois House has approved a plan to allow qualified gun owners to carry their weapons in public.
MADISON COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - People in Madison County are asking for answers after an article ran about a local soldier's completion of basic training.
Private First Class Caleb Killian's family submitted an article to The Madison County Crier. The paper ran that article, but an editor wrote another version of the article that ran beside it.
The editor of the paper later posted a response defending the article to the community outrage. Read her response here. Several hundred comments were left on the paper's Facebook page after the editor's response.
"It was poor judgment and poor taste in some of the wording," Terry Danieley said.
"I don't see why anyone would downplay what he is doing," Kaleb Francis said.
The family of the soldier released this statement:
"We as a family are extremely proud of our son and his accomplishments. He has always been an exceptional and driven individual. Caleb had other opportunities, yet chose to join the USMC. We respect him for that decision. The current situation concerning the Madison County Crier and its editor, Frances Madeson, has become extremely convoluted. Our community coming together in support of one of their own has been incredible. The dialogue that is currently taking place is equally as incredible. There have been many articulate views expressed by those in the community insulted by her actions (and follow-up responses). While she has now written hundreds of words further criticizing the community, she has yet to write the three simple words everyone, especially my son, deservedly needs to hear, "I am sorry". If her desire is to see change, then perhaps she should begin with humility."
The editor of the paper could not be reached for comment at this point.
Killian will report to Camp Pendleton, Calif. at the School of Infantry for next round of training.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:44:25 GMT
TAMPA, FL (WTSP/CNN) – Authorities in Tampa, FL, made a startling discovery during a foreclosure eviction. Police found 66-year-old James Hopkins living on the property that belonged to someone else. They
Authorities in Tampa, FL, made a startling discovery during a foreclosure eviction.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:40:11 GMT
(CNN) – Nearly 115,000 federal workers will get a four-day weekend, but it's not reason to celebrate. The employees have to take furlough days thanks to the forced spending cuts that kicked in March 1. The
Nearly 115,000 federal workers will get a four-day weekend, but it's not reason to celebrate.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:59:20 GMT
(CNN) – Brad Pitt has become one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood the last two decades. But the actor said recognizing other people's faces has always been a problem. In an Esquire interview,
In an Esquire interview, Brad Pitt said he was convinced he suffered from "face blindness."
Police say actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in midtown Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window.
Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a criminal court where she was charged with reckless endangerment after police said she heaved a marijuana bong out the window of her...
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