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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  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.

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

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  A USA Today study found that 40 percent of households with children under the age of 18 have the mother as the sole or primary breadwinner.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Working moms are now main breadwinners in a record 40 percent of US households with children

Monday, May 27, 2013  Girl Scout councils face opposition over plans to sell beloved, but costly, camp properties

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The Guard, which partnered with Missouri Workforce Development, is offering service members employment education on interview skills, resume building and learning how to market themselves.

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The gains were partly offset by losses of about 700 jobs in construction and 700 in financial activities.

Friday, May 10, 2013  The Capital City is looking to bring in more big-name businesses while renovating already existing structures to enhance the city's economic development.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  TransUnion: Improving housing market helps lower rate of late payments on US mortgages in first quarter