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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.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Spc. Charles McClure, 21, of New Bloomfield, died in Kuwait Thursday, May 2, after being injured in a vehicle accident.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Roaming cows knock over flags, veterans' markers, eat flowers at Massachusetts cemetery

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  She fought him as he tried to stab her

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  The drought has spread across much of the country, creating extreme fire risks. But no place is more at risk than Missouri.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  The community of Ashland showed support Tuesday for a family who lost two young children in a tragic accident.

Friday, July 06, 2012  CrimeStoppers is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest.

Friday, November 04, 2011  This year Riverview Cemetery in Jefferson City is joining the Jefferson City National Cemetery for Wreaths Across America.

Friday, July 08, 2011  The city said dozens of gravestones in Salem Cemetery were knocked off their base earlier in the week.

Friday, June 17, 2011  Update: New story, video added.

Friday, May 27, 2011  Here's a summary of what's going on in Mid Missouri for Memorial Day weekend.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  Flags across Missouri and the entire United States will be flown at half-staff Tuesday in honor of Frank W. Buckles.

Monday, September 13, 2010  Officials dedicated Missouri’s sixth veteran’s cemetery Monday.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  Jefferson City officials are working to repair a cemetery where a human jawbone was found lying on the ground, headstones are damaged and older graves are overgrown.

Thursday, July 29, 2010  Update: The former superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery says he accepts "full responsibility" for the mix-up of graves at the famous military burial ground.