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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Rusty Burris was an 18-year-old recent high school graduate from Macks Creek on June 3, 1990, when his life changed forever.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Traffic was restricted to one lane for about four hours while the tractor trailer was towed.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Kansas City man who fell asleep at a bus station with a pistol in his pocket is going to prison for illegal possession of a firearm.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  We now know what caused an accident that closed lanes of Interstate 70 for more than an hour Wednesday afternoon.

Friday, January 20, 2012  The Holts Summit Police Department needs the public’s help in reference to an early Friday shooting.

Monday, November 14, 2011  A sudden onset of sexual behavior, fears, or eating disorders are a few of the signs that a chld may be a victim of sexual abuse.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  Snoring could be a sign your partner has Sleep Apnea.

Saturday, September 17, 2011  Kids today are not getting enough sleep, and a new report says electronics could be to blame.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  A new study says a lot of adults think they would take a nap at work if their bosses let them.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  13-year periodical cicadas produce sounds up to 120 decibels which is similar to the noise heard at a rock concert.

Friday, April 15, 2011  On the job naps may be the solution for sleepy air traffic controllers, scientists say

Thursday, March 24, 2011  NTSB probing planes landing without clearance because air traffic supervisor asleep

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  The procedure is relatively painless and can be performed in a doctor's office in less than 20 minutes.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has vowed to fight to the "last man and last woman" to defend his country.

Monday, January 03, 2011  A new device could be making school buses safer for the new year.