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Friday, June 14, 2013  A Callaway County man faces several felony charges after leading authorities on high speed chases.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Two people were arrested on various drug charges in Callaway County early Tuesday morning.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Three Jefferson City people were arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from a routine traffic stop.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Callaway County deputies arrested a man after an early morning high speed chase.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The possible abuse of numerous animals is also being investigated

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Secretary of State candidate Jason Kander is making his way across the state to talk to small business owners.

Monday, August 27, 2012  A 26-year-old Wichita man is facing decades in prison in a federal "sexting" prosecution.

Monday, July 23, 2012  The victims' wounds were minor and they were treated at a local hospital and released.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Former Spanish teacher was fired earlier Tuesday before he returned to kill the school's headmistress and then kill himself.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Freed hikers detail strife in Iran prison, say they were held simply because they're American

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  Missouri lawmakers said they probably won’t raise state income taxes to pay for disaster relief for this year's tornadoes and floods.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  A Missouri House Committee voted along party lines to advance the so-called "Fair Tax" proposal for the 2012 statewide ballott. The proposal would eliminate Missouri's income taxes and replace them with a higher sales tax.

Sunday, January 09, 2011  24-year old Missouri man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatal crash while intoxicated.

Saturday, December 11, 2010  Individuals who helped in the rescue of Alisa Maier are honored in St. Louis.

Friday, September 24, 2010  AP Interview: Hiker released from Iran prison says 'life will not resume' until other 2 freed