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By the time spring 2011 rolled around, there was little that could be done to stop what would be the massive flood of 2011 that cost land, money, communities and an officer’s life. ... Read more

No. 2: Explosion kills six in Atchison

ATCHISON, Kan — Of all the events that rocked Atchison, Kan., in 2011, none were as percussive as the explosion at the Bartlett Grain facility on Oct. 29 that took the lives of six. ... Read more

No. 3: Charges bring local diocese national attention

The Catholic community in Northwest Missouri was rocked this year when a local priest was charged with possession of child pornography, and again when his bishop became the highest-ranking Catholic official ever to face charges for failing to report the alleged abuse. ... Read more

No. 4: Businesses in and around mall see resurgence

It’s been an interesting year for the East Hills Shopping Center. There has been a lot of activity since January, with several store openings and a successful holiday shopping season. ... Read more

No. 5: Helicopter ambulance crashes, kills 4

Three LifeNet flight members and a patient died Aug. 26 when their emergency medical services helicopter lost power and crashed near a refueling facility at Mosby, Mo. The LifeNet personnel included Randy Bever, 47, a flight nurse from Savannah, Mo.; Chris Frakes, 36, a flight paramedic from Savannah, Mo.; and James Freudenberg, 34, the pilot, from Rapid City, S.D. The patient was identified as 58-year-old Terry Tacoronte. ... Read more

No. 6: Officer's death shocks Atchison

ATCHISON, Kan. — It was a tragic event that united a Northeast Kansas town, but the death of police Sgt. David Enzbrenner marked a day that law enforcement officials, area communities and family members will never forget. ... Read more

No. 7: Northwest football coach dies unexpectedly

Scott Bostwick had the job he spent 17 years awaiting, and a smile beamed across his face for most of his first months as Northwest Missouri State University’s head football coach. ... Read more

No. 8: Missouri Theater's return to life continues after fire

The Missouri Theater and its associated complex continues a revival after a February fire nearly destroyed the buildings at Eighth and Edmond streets. ... Read more

No. 9: Tent City closes; residents find housing

Earlier this year, 18 homeless people called Tent City home. Home was a community of tents and lean-to tarps set up by the river, warmed by scattered fire pits and furnished with discarded recliners and grocery-store shopping carts. ... Read more

No. 10: Bruce Woody takes over as city manager

After nearly a decade of stability in the city manager’s office, 2011 brought three men to the seat at the head of the city’s administrative table. ... 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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- 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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