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The Kansas City Chiefs didn’t lack for coverage when they came to town in 2010. Local officials still praise the regional and national coverage the professional football team brought to the community. ... Read more

No. 2: Crime wave surprises St. Joe

Violent crime in St. Joseph is down 32 percent from 2009, but 2010 had a major increase in perhaps the most violent of them all — criminal homicides. ... Read more

No. 3: De Kraai’s death casts dark shadow

Few stories, if any, struck such an emotional chord with the St. Joseph area in 2010 than the tragic death of St. Joseph police officer Dan De Kraai. ... Read more

No. 4: Events boost St. Joseph tourism

Several special events brought visitors to St. Joseph in 2010 and made the city a tourism winner. ... Read more

No. 5: Voters changed the change

Change. Then change the change. Most elections stand as outcomes at the end of a day of balloting, a root act of democracy. Some elections send a broader message. ... Read more

No. 6: Winter's wrath and a soppy spring

It was a colder-than-average year for weather in Northwest Missouri. ... Read more

No. 7: Falkner brings new attitude to City Hall

St. Joseph voters received more than a new mayor when they elected Bill Falkner in April. They got a new attitude in City Hall. ... Read more

No. 8: Patricia Kimmi disappears

The disappearance and slaying of Patricia “Pat” Kimmi, a 58-year-old grandmother from Horton, Kan., captured regional attention throughout 2010. ... Read more

No. 9: UMB ‘castle’ debacle

Rarely have $10 bank transactions drawn so much public criticism. ... Read more

No. 10: Iatan II plant completed

Kansas City Power & Light’s completion of a new power plant positions the utility for pursuing even more energy needs throughout the region. ... Read more

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- Savannah squeaks into Class 3 quarterfinals
  Entering with a miniscule ERA and unblemished record, Blake McFadden didn’t see a whole lot of runners 90 feet from home plate this season.
- Late notices, May 23, 2012
- Woman marks weight-loss milestone
  On Mother’s Day last week, Karis Morrow could celebrate the possibility of many more years with her sons.
- 4 sheriff candidates address lawyers
  Four men who are vying for the position of Buchanan County sheriff pitched their candidacies Tuesday to a group of local lawyers.
- Fuel costs continue descent ahead of Memorial Day
  Northwest Missouri motorists will notice the difference a year makes whenever they pull up to gas pumps for Memorial Day weekend and beyond.
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- The Joplin butterflies
- Overnight Weather with Justin Gesling 5-22
- Fire breaks out in Maryville
- How To Get The Best Seats On Airplanes
  There are a lot of tricks online to help you find the best option for seating during your next flight.
- Teen Rescued From Edge Of Waterfall
  A daring rescue as a teen clings to a ledge feet from a dangerous waterfall.
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