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Thursday, June 13, 2013  The number of visitors at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau dropped 42 percent in May from a peak of 123,000 in March. It was the lowest monthly total since the casino opened October 30.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Both measures are backed by the Missouri Roundtable for Life and could go on the 2014 ballot if enough registered voters sign the petitions.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Prosecutors allege that over a two-year period starting in September 2009, Stayton wrote 131 checks totaling nearly $47,000 to herself or her family members on the dealership's account.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Enrollment in theater/cinema courses rose 60 percent in the last three years, while enrollment in art and music increased about 20 percent during the same period.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said Wednesday the new exam, to be used starting in 2014, will be the HiSET developed by Educational Testing Service.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Nixon is to depart Friday for France, where he plans to attend the International Paris Air Show. The governor's office says Nixon also will go to the Normandy American Cemetery to honor the 232 Missourians who were buried there after dying in World War II.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Authorities said Campbell was working as a Merrill Lynch financial adviser from mid-2006 through October 2011 when he diverted more than $1.4 million from client accounts to his own. One client was 86 years old with dementia.

Friday, June 07, 2013  An official of the New York-based parent company told the newspaper Friday the St. Joseph plant was no longer profitable. Attempts to find a buyer had been unsuccessful.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Survey revelas that U.S. private employers added 135,000 jobs in May

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A man from Kansas City is the world's best barista.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Update: Authorities released the identity of the worker killed at a Home Depot distribution center in Mexico, Missouri.

Monday, May 20, 2013  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Thursday, May 09, 2013  A group of Drury University students have presented a plan for a demonstration house that supporters hope could help make Joplin a model of environmentally sound rebuilding from disasters.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Monday, May 06, 2013  Pfizer sells Viagra on its website in a drug industry first