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Saturday, May 04, 2013  The Missouri House has approved legislation aimed at replenishing a financially troubled state fund for injured workers.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Late Tuesday afternoon, a Jefferson County jury convicted Tyler James Webster of Second Degree Murder.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed a bill that would allow nursing mothers to be excused from jury duty.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Just after 10 Saturday night, the Ottumwa Police Department received a report of a stabbing at 2219 W. Main Street in Ottumwa.

Monday, April 01, 2013  There was no decision on a change of venue for the second murder trial of Seth Techel.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  In August 2011, Barber was found guilty of two counts of tampering with a witness.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A review of the case is scheduled for next Tuesday when Judge Karl DeMarce is expected to schedule a date for a new trial.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The jury remained deadlocked after four days, resulting in a mistrial.

Friday, March 01, 2013  The Missouri Supreme Court will not be hearing the case involving a long time Kirksville dentist.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Self-Injury Awareness Day.

Friday, January 18, 2013  "The Crash Reel," a documentary about Kevin Pearce's return from his life-altering accident, is set to premiere Friday night at the Sundance Film Festival.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Steve Barber was convicted  in June 2011 on two felony counts of tampering with a witness.

Monday, December 31, 2012  The snow may have caused a three-car accident near Novinger, Missouri.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  A 12 member jury has awarded the largest damage claim ever in Adair County.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Barber had been convicted by an Adair County Jury on two counts of tampering with a witness.