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Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Three repeat offenders were busted in Maries County after authorities found narcotics and stolen property in their home.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A worker is dead after being electrocuted at a manufacturing plant in St. Louis County.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  US is halfway toward Obama's 5-year goal of doubling exports but likely to fall a bit short

Friday, March 15, 2013  About 700 employees will be affected when NORDYNE relocates its manufacturing lines to Saltillo, Mexico.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The Economic Development Administration gave Brewer Science a $1 million grant to support the new facility which will produce specialty materials for micro-devices for electronics.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Updated with the pictures of the three people arrested after Sedalia Police officers found drugs and drug packaging supplies.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Two men were arrested for manufacturing a controlled substance.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled the December job gains.

Monday, October 15, 2012  Officials estimate this will provide educational opportunities for approximately 3,300 more Missourians

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  The money goes to provide the colleges with the resources to help people who want to enter the manufacturing and public safety industry.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Plans call for a $12.5 million expansion of Spartan Light Metal Products.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Branson city officials are trying to make it harder to manufacture methamphetamine.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  A manufacturing company plans to close one operation in Mexico and expand its plant in West Plains, bringing up to 200 new jobs to southern Missouri.

Monday, January 30, 2012  A dock manufacturing plant in Camdenton has shut its doors.

Sunday, January 29, 2012  After Boone County Sheriff's Deputies served a search warrant they find an active methamphetamine lab.