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        • ‘A lot of devastation’ 6:00 pm
          CLC helping victims, volunteers in Oklahoma
        • Rolla Church of Nazerene seeking crisis care kits 6:00 pm
          Rolla Church of the Nazarene will be putting together crisis care kits for people affected by this past week’s tornadoes in Oklahoma.
        • Today in the News: UFO spotted over historic barn 6:09 pm
          Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.   
        • What to Watch: ‘Arrested Development’ is back! 4:03 pm
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        • Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout 2:00 pm
          This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are driving to less luxurious places like nearby campgrounds.
        • Summer camps at S&T combine fire, robots and space 2:00 pm
          Missouri University of Science and Technology will offer an extensive lineup of camps this summer that give students of all ages a chance to participate in hands-on learning activities.
          Dr. Paul Worsey (center), professor of mining engineering at Missouri S&T, holds a demonstration in the quarry during a Summer Explosives Camp in June 2012.
        • Most Mo. park beaches open for weekend 12:15 pm
          Swimming season is returning, and most beaches at Missouri state parks will be open for the Memorial Day weekend.
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        • Jodi Arias trial: Jury deadlocked on death penalty verdict May. 23, 2013
          PHOENIX — The judge in the Jodi Arias murder trial declared a mistrial in the penalty phase Thursday after the jury reported for a second time that it was deadlocked on whether to sentence her to life in prison or death for killing her boyfriend in 2008. The judge scheduled a retrial for July 18. A new panel likely will be seated to try...
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        • Today in the News: Trayvon Martin texts released May. 23, 2013
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        • Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys; adult ban stays May. 23, 2013
          GRAPEVINE, Texas — The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders — a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors. Of the roughly 1,400 voting members of the BSA's National Council who cast ballots,...
          Boy Scouts from right, Joey Kalich, 10, Steven Grime, 7, and Jonathon Grime, 9, raise their hands at the close of a news conference held by people against the change in the Boy Scouts of America gay policy Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Grapevine, Texas. Delegates to the Boys Scouts of America meeting nearby are expected to address a proposal to allow gay scouts into the organization.
        • What to Watch: ‘Showville’ debuts tonight May. 23, 2013
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        • Hot Online: Charles Ramsey to get free burgers for life May. 23, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Faith healers charged after 2nd child dies May. 23, 2013
          A couple from Philadelphia who practice faith healing and don’t believe in medicine were charged with murder after a second young child of theirs died after not receiving medical care. Herbert and Catherine Schaible were on probation after...
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        • Missouri, Penguin Group Inc. reach agreement on price-fixing allegations May. 23, 2013
          Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster Wednesday announced the resolution of a multistate antitrust investigation against a major U.S. book publisher for price-fixing and collusion in the electronic book (e-book) market.
        • MoPEP power pool to add new solar energy farm May. 23, 2013
          The power pool that supplies electricity for Rolla Municipal Utilities (RMU) will soon add solar energy to its sources of power generation.
          An artist’s concept of the new solar energy farm being constructed in Belton, Mo.
        • Today in the News: London attack leaves soldier dead May. 22, 2013
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        • What to Watch: ‘Modern Family’ finale, ‘MasterChef’ premiere May. 22, 2013
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        • Hot Online: Brian Urlacher retires May. 22, 2013
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        • How to help the Oklahoma tornado victims May. 22, 2013
          The EF5 tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday has caused untold damage and claimed at least 24 lives. If you want to help, check out the information below.    
          Moore tornado three
        • Morning Jolt: Vatican says pope didn’t perform exorcism, but … May. 22, 2013
          After a video went viral that showed Pope Francis seemingly performing an exorcism on a man, the Vatican responded by saying, “The Holy Father had no intention to perform any exorcism. Instead, as he frequently does for the sick...
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        • Joplin remembers tornado, pushes for recovery May. 22, 2013
          The draft beer and whiskey shots flow freely at the sparkling new Joplin Elks Lodge 501, a distant hallway plaque the only visible reminder that three members and a bartender cleaning up after Sunday bingo died in a monster tornado that forever grafted a little-known southwest Missouri city into the nation's disaster lexicon.
          A commercial neighborhood in Joplin, Missouri, is seen Monday, May 23, 2011, after it was leveled by a tornado that caused heavy damage on Sunday afternoon.
        • Today in the News: Jodi Arias pleads for her life May. 21, 2013
          Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.   
        • What to Watch: ‘Modern Family’ says goodbye May. 21, 2013
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        • Hot Online: Galifianakis pays rent for formerly homeless senior May. 21, 2013
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        • Morning Minutes: May 21 May. 21, 2013
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        • New Pathways facility to break ground May 22 May. 21, 2013
          Pathways Community Health will break ground on a new adolescent addiction recovery facility for its Navig8 Adolescent Treatment Program Wednesday, May 22, at noon at 1450 E. 10th St. in Rolla.
        • Oklahoma tornado: Crews dig desperately through night May. 20, 2013
          MOORE, Okla. — Spotlights bore down on massive piles of shredded cinder block, insulation and metal as crews worked through the night lifting bricks and parts of collapsed walls where a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood. At least 51...
          A woman is pulled out from under tornado debris at the Plaza Towers School in Moore, Okla., Monday, May 20, 2013. A tornado as much as half a mile (.8 kilometers) wide with winds up to 200 mph (320 kph) roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.
        • High-speed chase crosses 2 counties May. 20, 2013
          A Kansas City woman led law enforcement agencies Sunday on a high-speed chase that exceeded 100 mph from St. James to Pulaski County that ended in a crash and her arrest.
        • Today in the News: Yahoo buys Tumblr May. 20, 2013
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        • What to Watch: ‘Bates Motel’ season finale is tonight May. 20, 2013
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        • Hot Online: Justin Bieber booed May. 20, 2013
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        • Morning Minutes: May 20 May. 20, 2013
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        • 2 small tornadoes confirmed in SW Missouri May. 20, 2013
          The National Weather Service has confirmed two small tornadoes in southwest Missouri early Monday.
        • Treating pool with ultraviolet light will be considered May. 20, 2013
          Treating the swimming pool water at The Centre with ultraviolet light won’t eliminate the need for chlorine treatments, but it likely will cut down the amount of chlorine needed, according to a report to the Rolla City Council.
        • Morning Minutes: May 19 May. 19, 2013
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        • Morning Minutes: May 18 May. 18, 2013
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        • McCaskill Sits Down With Marine Corps Chief to Talk Sexual Assault in Military May. 17, 2013
          U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill, a former Jackson County Prosecutor and senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, met this week with the Commandant of the Marine Corps to discuss the importance of military leadership in focusing efforts on combating sexual assaults in the military and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
        • Today in the news: Toronto mayor denies crack-smoking allegations May. 17, 2013
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        • What to Watch: DaVinci vs. Dracula May. 17, 2013
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        • Hot Online: Wonder Woman really coming to TV? May. 17, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Mom chases down accused kidnapper May. 17, 2013
          A woman chased down a man who she said kidnapped her child. The Albuquerque woman’s 5-year-old daughter was abducted by the man, and the mom gave chase, police said. The kidnapper shoved the girl out of the car at some point,...
        • Morning Minutes: May 17 May. 17, 2013
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        • Mo. bill lets state workers carry guns in car May. 17, 2013
          State employees in Missouri could keep firearms in their vehicles on state property under a bill sent to Gov. Jay Nixon.
        • Local Sports Schedule, May 17-18 May. 17, 2013
          local athletic events for Friday and Saturday.
        • Pulaski County sheriff: 2 federal fugitives in custody May. 16, 2013
          The search for two federal fugitives ended this week with the arrest of James Rhodenizer, 54, and Stephen Klasing, 32, who were both wanted by Pulaski County authorities and federal agents.
          Stephen Klasing, left, and James Rhodenizer, right
        • Krawitz to receive Chancellor Medal from S&T May. 16, 2013
          Natalie M. “Nikki” Krawitz, vice president for finance and administration for the University of Missouri System since 2002, will receive the Chancellor Medal from Missouri University of Science and Technology during commencement ceremonies Friday, May 17, at the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building in Rolla.
          Natalie M. “Nikki” Krawitz, vice president for finance and administration for the University of Missouri System since 2002,
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