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Yesterday at 5:29 PM  The prime suspect in a 2011 Cole County murder case was released from jail Tuesday after the prosecutor dropped the charge.

Yesterday at 7:33 AM  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Monday, February 11, 2013  What treatment helps traumatized kids heal? Analysis says research offers no solid answers

Friday, January 18, 2013  Deputies were called back just after 5 p.m. for another fight

Thursday, January 03, 2013  An off-duty Columbia police officer witnessed the incident and pulled the man to safety

Monday, November 26, 2012  Each billboard contains a composite drawing of the suspected witness, and advertises a $10,000 reward for anyone who knows his whereabouts.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Each billboard will contain a composite drawing of the suspected witness

Saturday, July 14, 2012  A former eastern Missouri teacher has been charged with having sexual contact with a student.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Murder suspect's attorneys say they have repeatedly asked the prosecution to turn over evidence and its witness list.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  Judge says that juvenile officer "used deceptive tactics" during the interrogation of Alyssa Bustamante.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  Lawyers for Alyssa Bustamante want to move to teenager from jail and have her undergo testing.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  Lawyers for Alyssa Bustamante are asking for more time to depose witnesses.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011  Supreme Court gives order for a jury to be selected from Green County and imported to Jefferson City for the trial.

Friday, March 18, 2011  Attorneys for Alyssa Bustamante want to keep statements made by Bustamante from being used during her trial.

Friday, March 11, 2011  Defense plans to introduce 11 new articles of evidence.