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Every once in a while one of the local news stories from our area will be picked up by national television, radio or newspaper outlets. Sometimes the stories are horrible, other times they're just fun. Here are a few local news stories that made national headlines.

I'm always seeing lists online of "the coolest cities in America" or "the best cities in America" or "the best cities to ... fill in the blank." Every time I see one of these stories, I read it. Sometimes local and regional cities make these lists. Forbes named Quincy one of the "best small places to raise a family" a few years ago. Once, Hannibal was among

On Tuesday, January 20, officers of the Hannibal Police department were dispatched to the 900 block of Center St. for a report of shots being fired.

Commissioners in Pike County, Missouri are looking at setting up a 9-1-1 board.

Missouri Route 79 is now OPEN between Louisiana and Clarksville after being closed due to flooding of the Mississippi River. Route 79 south of Clarksville still remains closed at this time. MoDOT crews have will continue to monitor River levels...

You can expect some high water on the Mississippi for a few days..

The Mississippi River is flooding in several towns north of St. Louis, the result of recent rains, and the high water will apparently stick around for several days.

A 29-year-old man is accused of trying to kidnap a woman in Louisiana.

The public is invited to an open-house style meeting to view the recommended location options for a new bridge at U.S. 54 over the Mississippi River in Louisiana, Missouri on Tuesday, October 1 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at the Twin Pikes YMCA in Louisiana.

(Louisiana, Mo)-- If you’ve always wanted to portray someone from the past, now’s your chance.