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' staffers paid to videotape political candidates at events - ' are becoming a common sight on the campaign trail.

' staffers paid to videotape political candidates at events - ' are becoming a common sight on the campaign trail.

Authorities say a northcentral Missouri man is dead after being hit by a train that he ran toward while drinking with friends.

Nearly 10 inches of rain fell overnight upstream. Moderate to major flooding expected.

A Macon woman is awaiting charges for leaving the scene of an accident and failing to provide proof of insurance.

' It had been four years, three moves and more dead ends than she could remember.

The Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen will remain on duty until released by local authorities and the governor.

The I-70 improvement project seems to take all the construction headlines lately and another mid-Missouri makeover has drivers talking.

Fire broke out Tuesday morning, destroying an apartment building in Macon, Missouri.

A Heartland woman accused of violently shaking a baby will stand trial this summer.

Three men are busted on felony drug charges. Macon police, in conjunction with the Macon County Sheriff's Department and the North Missouri drug task force tell KTVO they arrested 24-year-old Lannis McAlpin and ...

“There is no state statute that covers that, but if we encounter an illegal alien, we notify ICE.”

Missouri police officers next month will get special training to enforce federal immigration laws through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. via KMOV-TV Saint Louis

They created it, then they used it. Some of the legislators who sponsored the 1999 law authorizing tax credits for farmers who invest in agricultural cooperatives were among the first to receive the tax breaks ... via KSHB-TV Kansas City

James Otis Stivers, Sr., 86, of Columbia, formerly of Sedalia, died Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Macon Health Care Center in Macon, Mo. via Sedalia Democrat

A True American Story Inspired by Life and Art Kansas City, MO - infoZine - Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents Elzyabeth Gregory Wilder's invigorating new play Gee's Bend, which was a breakout success at ... via Kansas City InfoZine

It's from Macon, Mo., up in the north-central part of the state. A couple goes on Social Security, but their checks go to another man, who "handles their finances." He pays their rent, sure, but then embezzles ... via Crime Scene KC

“The hard work of several of our department's officers, including Detective Pat Henley, has contributed to the success of this case”

For further information: Call Public Affairs Officer Jan Diltz at 539-7719 St. Louis, MO: Donald and Mary Hicks pled guilty to charges involving the theft of $86,534 of Social Security Disability benefits from ... via Federal Bureau of Investigation

A Macon, Missouri couple faces possible federal prison time after they pleaded guilty in federal court. via KTVO Kirksville

“And we got money back from recycling those. It's fantastic.”

The Ronald McDonald House in Columbia is starting a fundraising campaign to build a new facility. via KOMU-TV Columbia

“I think these kind of events bring people to your town, businesses and restaurants and helps the overall economy", says Macon County Commissioner, Alan Wyatt, "It just showcases Macon County and the City of Macon very well.”

The first annual Macon Sports Expo was held this weekend at the Macon County Expo Center. via KTVO Kirksville