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Springfield sees spike in crashes related to bicycles, motorcycles, scooters SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The popularity of bicycles and motorcycles is creating a rise in crashes involving two-wheeled vehicles. Bicycling is a big part of life for Issac Neale.  He bikes to work (he co-owns The Hub Coffee and Bicycles shop) And, when ...

U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a $20 Million Investment to Support Economic Disaster Recovery in Joplin, Missouri WASHINGTON - Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) will award a $20 million grant to Joplin, Missouri, to assist with the city's economic recovery following a significant tornado in 2011. The grant ...

Federal court records: 2 men sentenced to home confinement in Arkansas election fraud case LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two men who pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in an election fraud case involving a former east Arkansas lawmaker have been sentenced to home confinement and probation. Federal court records show that Phillip Wayne Carter ...

Power line breaks, falls into Stockton Lake BONA, Mo -- The Missouri State Water Patrol and the Dadeville Fire Dept. are keeping boaters away from a power line that fell into Stockton Lake on Wednesday afternoon. It happened about 4:15 p.m. near Bona in northeastern Dade Co., when boaters ...

Some school districts wait years for FEMA safe room shelters Another need that's clear following the Moore, Oklahoma tornado: more storm shelters, especially in schools. Educators say they cost time and money. "It's just a long process," said Mark Mayo, Superintendent of Marshfield Schools.It's a hurry up and wait situation. Marshfield schools applied ...

Springfield police investigate two shootings that injured young women SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- Springfield Police are looking for the people responsible in two separate shootings within a week's time, each leaving a young woman injured. Last Wednesday, a 22 year old woman was shot on East Whiteside. Last night, a 21 year ...



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Nearly all US states see hefty drop in teen births
HOLD FOR RELEASE 12:01 A.M. 05/23/13: Graphic shows the teen birth rate for 15- to -19 year olds for 2011 by stateNEW YORK (AP) — The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.

Teen birth rates decline in most US states
The U.S. teen birth rate fell 25 percent over five years to a record low of 31 births per 1,000 teens ages 15 to 19, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Urban renewal? Big US cities showing strong growth
Chart shows 15 fastest-growing large citiesWASHINGTON (AP) — Urban renewal? New census estimates show that most of the nation's largest cities further enhanced their allure last year, posting strong population growth for a second straight year.

Penguins rout Senators 7-3, take 3-1 series lead
Pittsburgh Penguins' Jarome Iginla (12) is congratulated by teammates Evgeni Malkin (71) and James Neal after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during second-period NHL hockey playoff game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)OTTAWA (AP) — Sidney Crosby was careful not to get too far ahead of himself after helping the Pittsburgh Penguins rout the Ottawa Senators for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Building materials blamed in Bangladesh disaster
FILE - In this Sunday, May 12, 2013 file photo, Bangladeshi soldiers stand amid the rubble of the garment factory building that collapsed on April 24 as they continue search operation in Savar, near Dhaka, Bangladesh. A government investigation said poor quality construction materials and building code violations contributed to the collapse of building housing garment factories last month in Bangladesh. (AP Photo/Ismail Ferdous, File)DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A government investigation found poor quality construction materials and building code violations were among the "series of irregularities" that caused the collapse of a building housing garment factories last month in Bangladesh, the committee head said Thursday.