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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Local citizens and parents came together to form the group, "Citizens for Our Schools, Our Children and Our Future," to help educate the community on the importance of the upcoming bond election.

Monday, April 08, 2013  In a country where at least a third of households have firearms, it's hard to impose stricter arms rules without support from gun owners.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  A legislative plan to pave the way for a horse slaughtering facility in Oklahoma is drawing fierce opposition from animal rights groups.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  After nearly taking his own life while on synthetic drugs, Brandon Gibbs speaks out about the dangers of the substance.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gun victims' families, others take opposing sides at latest Senate hearing on firearms curbs

Thursday, January 17, 2013  President Barack Obama's proposed ban on new assault weapons and large-capacity magazines struck a nerve among rural lawmen and lawmakers.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Several lawmakers said Sunday that it was time to take a deeper look into the recent spate of mass shootings and what can be done to prevent them in the future.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Exultant gun rights advocates, who long have argued that the Illinois ban violates the Second Amendment, are celebrating the ruling.

Friday, September 07, 2012  More than 600 communities across the country participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, the nation's largest fundraiser to bring in money to support the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  It's a question being asked by breast cancer advocates: Has breast cancer awareness lost its focus and become more about marketing than women's health?

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  The month of October is dedicated to breast cancer awareness, and survivors and advocates alike are pushing the message of early detection.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  Former Seattle US attorney sponsoring initiative to legalize marijuana in Washington

Friday, March 25, 2011  The Minnesota-based corporation is seeking an injunction barring the activists from every outlet in California, alleging they harass customers.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010  After the death of cyclist Cindy Whitney, pedestrians, other cyclists, and runners have been trying to figure out a way to come up with a plan to make it safer for them on the road.

Monday, February 08, 2010  Is there a serious problem with Sexting in the Panhandle?