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The latest list of school closings reported to Heartland News.

Snow moves out - icy roads remain

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The overnight snow moved out of most of the Heartland by 9 a.m. Tuesday leaving behind up to 3-4 inches in some areas. But it is now also getting much colder which is freezing many wet roads.

Today's Top Stories

Tips to avoid online dating scams Video included

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Millions of people all over the world use online dating sites.  In this cyber age, it's the modern way to date.  Scammers know this too and it's important to make sure mister right isn't very wrong.

Space shuttle blasts off on last night flight Video included

Endeavour and six astronauts rocketed into orbit Monday on what's likely the last nighttime launch for the shuttle program, hauling a new room and observation deck for the International Space Station.

Snow and cold create pothole problem in Carbondale Video included

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It appears the snow and cold weather are creating a bumpy ride for some drivers in Carbondale.  City leaders say they are seeing more potholes this year than in years past.

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Fenton, MO

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A Powerball ticket worth one million dollars was sold in the show me state and it wasn't too far from the Heartland.

McCaskill blasts Missouri lawmakers over stimulus

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One of Missouri's U.S. lawmakers is blasting state politicians over the stimulus money.

Former Poplar Bluff mayor arrested Video included

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Police arrested former Poplar Bluff mayor late Monday morning on an outstanding warrant in Miller County and two other driving violations.

Schumaker agrees to deal with Cardinals

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Second baseman Skip Schumaker and the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a $4.7 million, two-year contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing.

Saints win 1st NFL title by beating Colts 31-17

The New Orleans Saints turned the Super Bowl's postgame celebration into something out of the French Quarter.

Police arrest wanted woman in Carbondale

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Police arrested a woman wanted on three warrants Friday in the 100 block of East Jackson Street.

Cape Girardeau opening homeless shelter on Sprigg St. Video included

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Cape Girardeau will establish a homeless shelter, but not one connected to St. Louis pastor Larry Rice.

Fulton, KY man faces drug charges after seatbelt violation Video included

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A seatbelt violation in Kentucky leads to a drug bust.  Police found cash and a pill bottle with eight individually wrapped white rocks.

Students learn about Missouri's free file alliance for taxes

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Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson attended a special conference where students from local schools learned about Missouri's free file alliance for taxes on Monday.

Carbondale reminds people to clear their sidewalks

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The city of Carbondale is reminding the people and businesses to clear public sidewalks fronting their property.

Mo. to consider putting public notices online

Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that pits print newspapers against the Internet.

Websites to make life easier Video included

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There are lots of websites that make our lives easier, but at what point are we just becoming too lazy?  Here are a few sites that make online even easier.

Super Bowl XLIV becomes the most-watched program in TV history

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The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in television history.

Kinder hopeful for 2010 Tour of Missouri

Lieutenant Gov. Peter Kinder is expressing optimism that the Tour of Missouri bicycle race will happen again this year.

Mo. black population has higher HIV rates

State health officials say black Missourians have higher AIDS and HIV rates than the rest of the population.

Crews pre-treat roads to prepare for more winter weather Video included

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The Missouri Department of Transportation warns drivers to be careful as another round of winter weather hits the Heartland.

Registration urged for Missouri's 'century farms'

Families who have owned farms for 100 consecutive years are being encouraged to have them recognized as Missouri century farms.

Survey estimates 728,000 Missourians get food aid

An estimated 728,000 Missouri residents received help from emergency food banks last year.

Person walking hit and injured by a van Sunday night in Cape Girardeau Video included

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An ambulance rushed a man to a Cape Girardeau hospital emergency room after he was hit by van late Sunday night. The crash happened on Independence Street in Cape Girardeau.

Feb. 8 & 9, 2010 Winter Storm slideshow

Check out these pictures from the snow across the Heartland on Feb. 8 & 9.

Dem. Ill. lt. gov. candidate exits race amid furor

The Democratic nominee for Illinois lieutenant governor has dropped out of the race less than a week after winning the nomination amid a political uproar about his past.

Two accused of leaving kids alone in Chuck E. Cheese

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Two southern Illinois women face charges of endangering the welfare of two children.

Father arrested after body of baby found in river

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Police arrested the father of an eight-month-old baby after a fake Amber Alert in Missouri.

Two arrested after police bust meth lab in Steele

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Southeast Missouri police bust a meth lab over the weekend in Steele.

Super Bowl TV spot brings Leno, Letterman together Video included

Super Bowl viewers were rubbing their eyes at the sight of a TV spot pairing CBS late-night host David Letterman with longtime NBC archrival Jay Leno, plus media magnate Oprah Winfrey.

Registration urged for Missouri's 'century farms'

Associated Press - February 8, 2010 5:04 AM ET COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Families who have owned farms for 100 consecutive years are being encouraged to have them recognized as Missouri century...

Mo. to consider putting public notices online

Associated Press - February 8, 2010 5:04 AM ET JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that pits print newspapers against the Internet.

White House meeting to deal with Asian carp threat

Associated Press - February 8, 2010 4:04 AM ET Three governors will meet with President Barack Obama's chief science adviser Monday in Washington to discuss strategy for preventing Asian carp...

Several jump in icy cold lake for a good cause

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Would you believe more than 220 people volunteered to jump into freezing cold water this Saturday? It was all for a good cause, as it raised money for the Special Olympics of Missouri.

Elkville Fire Department receives improvement dollars Video included

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One Heartland fire department is close to becoming a reality because of tax dollars. Recently the Elkville Volunteer Fire Department received state and federal grants to help improve the safety of the Jackson County community.

Pizza places work hard on Super Bowl Sunday Video included

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While many of us enjoy Super Bowl parties, some people how to work so that others can enjoy the big bashes. Some of the most slammed: Local pizza delivery restaurants.

Dem. Ill. lt. gov. candidate exits race amid furor

The Democratic nominee for Illinois lieutenant governor has dropped out of the race less than a week after winning the nomination amid a political uproar about his past.

The Dept of Homeland Security helping IL fire departments

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The federal government is giving Illinois fire Departments a helping hand.

Senator Crowell sponsors bill aimed at tax credits

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A bill sponsored by a Cape Girardeau lawmaker is getting support from several of Missouri's teachers' associations.

Winter Storm 2010

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