Winter storms disrupt Kansas City travel and schools
A powerful winter storm band sweeps across the nation with airlines canceling flights and road crews preparing for a busy night. Meteorologists predict heavy accumulations including more than a foot in several states such as Kansas Missouri Michigan and New York. Visitors view an ice sculpture at the International Ice Sculpture Festival in St Petersburg Russia where sixteen teams from over ten countries compete. Today expect widespread showers and possible heavy rain with cooler turning conditions and tonight thunderstorms. Friday brings partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures.
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Gas price pressure hits Carol County convenience stores
Tom Bailey, owner of Coastal Convenience Stores in Anna, Jonesboro and Cobden, struggles to stay profitable as wholesale costs plus taxes and transport push his gas price above discount rivals. With pump prices around $1.07 per gallon, he cannot compete with Deep discount chains while Illinois debates below cost retailing legislation.
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McDowell denies affair with former student claims
McDowell, a former Murphysboro Middle School teacher, rejects claims by Jacqueline McCann that he sexually abused her from age 14 through 1999. The nine count suit alleges hugs and kisses in a classroom at 17 and sexual activity at his home and Kinkaid Lake, starting when she was 14 and continuing into high school. McCann, now 24, says therapy revealed the abuse and cites Psychological expert Virginia Hoffman comparing her realization to Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome. McDowell's attorney Brad K. Bleyer has filed an answer denying all allegations.
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GAO to sue White House over energy policy meetings
GAO will sue to force disclosure of who met with President Bush s energy task force. Officials warned they would name Vice President Cheney and others in the suit. The ENERGY policy group met with business executives including Enron ties as the administration drafted a national energy plan.
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Kidnapping attempt reported near Jefferson Grade School
Marion Police investigate an alleged kidnapping attempt of two school children walking to Jefferson Grade School at about 7 45 a m in the area of North Fair and East Carter streets. A white male with blond buzz cut in a white shirt and black pants chased them for one block then fled in an older red Jeep with a black Taz tire cover. A white female passenger, about 18 with brown ponytail remained in the vehicle. No sign of suspect or vehicle after area searches. police seek witnesses at 993 2124.
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Salukis rout Evansville at SIU Arena for home win
Southern Illinois beat Evansville 101 to 62 at SIU Arena to remain unbeaten at home, improving to 18-4 overall and 8-2 in the Missouri Valley Conference. The crowd of 5,389 fueled a dominant showing as SIU climbed to 9-0 at home this season.
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