The latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Heartland

Gas price variations reflect competition

Des Moines area is pretty uniform, but costs differ city to city

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‘Bully’ shown here? Not likely

The documentary “Bully” created by director Lee Hirsch takes on the culture of cruelty and powerlessness that allows children to be the victims and persecutors of each other – sometimes to the point of death.

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Appanoose County FY 2011 expenses, revenues move in opposite directions 

According to an audit released by the state auditor, Appanoose County had local tax revenue of $13,772,379 which included $651,377 in tax credits from the state for the year ending June 30, 2011.

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Sex offender accused of child molestation in Moberly

A registered sex offender who's served prison time for statutory rape is now accused of molesting an eight-year-old relative in Moberly.

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Quincy will host Trayvon Martin silent protest and march  

The Quincy City Council unanimously approved Jenna Smith's petition to host a silent protest and march for Trayvon Martin.

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Man shot by law enforcement near Fulton 

Timothy Simpson was Rose Simpson's nephew. She says when officers arrived he had the gun pointed at his head--he was apparently upset with his girl-friend. Police say he pointed the gun in their direction, and that's when they fired but we don't know yet know how many shots were fired.

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