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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Conservation officials said the number of bear sightings has increased in recent year. The bear population is estimated to be between 300 and 500 bears.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Ben Affleck's "Argo" earned him best motion picture drama and director honors at Sunday night's ceremony.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Changing times: Politicians' tears seen more often as winners and losers dare to show emotions

Monday, October 15, 2012  Pizza Hut, reacting to backlash over the proposed stunt, moves its promotion online.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Screen icon Tab Hunter and television star Joyce DeWitt are lighting up Arrow Rock’s Lyceum Theatre in an emotional play.

Sunday, September 02, 2012  A new report shows Columbia could seek voter approval to raise the hotel tax to pay for a new terminal at Columbia Regional Airport.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Former Florida governor urges Romney to connect to voters emotionally in GOP convention address

Monday, March 26, 2012  Some critics said the movie’s PG-13 rating is not strong enough because of some violent content.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  A new study by three major universities shows men who are "jerks" at work get more attention from supervisors and get paid more than those who play nice guy.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  Cassidy King only faces a charge of abandonment of a corpse as prosecutors continue their ongoing investigation.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Slow-moving disaster spreads along the mighty Mississippi River; thousands flee from Illinois to Louisiana

Thursday, April 14, 2011  New research from the University of Missouri shows that people are more forgetful when they're in a good mood.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Nearing a shutdown that would affect millions, Obama and GOP scramble to reach budget deal

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Triple murder suspect, Josh Maylee's preliminary hearing is delayed until April.

Friday, February 11, 2011  The promoted officers include Deputy Chief Steve Monticelli, Captain Brian Richenberger, Lieutenants Shelly Jones and Chris Kelly, and Sergeants Jill Wieneke and Mike Lederle.