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Monday, April 22, 2013  A Putnam County man is facing a felony sex charge in connection with alleged incidents involving a teenager.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has released its annual county health rankings for every state in the country.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Parris remains free on bond.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  A Heartland man facing sex related felony charges in two separate counties is now free on bond.

Friday, November 16, 2012  A Heartland teenager remains hospitalized following an early morning crash in Putnam County.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  A northeast Missouri man currently facing a sex related felony charge in one county is now facing another felony charge in an adjoining county.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  A former school bus driver in Putnam County, who is facing a sex related felony charge, has a new court date.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Dustin Kirkwood is charged with three counts of first degree statutory rape and one count of first degree statutory sodomy.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Kirkwood is accused of having sexual intercourse with someone under the age of 14.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  We are updating the latest information on the case against the man accused of inappropriately touching a student while driving a school bus.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Overall numbers were up.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  District claims bus company didn't check out all drivers before hiring

Monday, July 30, 2012  Charged with having sex with 13-year-old victim.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Pollock man charged with molestation.

Monday, July 23, 2012