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(KFVS) - It's Heartland Hoops time again!

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Ameren Mo. proposes nearly 15% electric rate hike

ST. LOUIS (KFVS)- Ameren Missouri has filed an electric rate increase request of nearly 15 percent to the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC).

Ameren says their rate increase request is around $376 million, which is a 14.6 percent increase in customer rates.

The goal is to recover costs for reliability improvements, cleaner air and energy efficiency programs, according to Ameren.

If approved, Ameren says the average residential electric bill would increase about 46 cents a day (based on approximately 1,100 kilowatt-hours of usage per month).

Key components of Ameren's request are:

-Investments made primarily to improve the reliability of Ameren Missouri's aging infrastructure and to comply with environmental and renewable energy regulations comprise approximately $85 million (about 23%) of the increase request.

Super Bowl means more TV sales

Super Bowl means more TV sales

(KFVS)- Television sales and rental skyrocket for Super Bowl Sunday, especially big screens.

In fact, the National Retail Federation is predicting record high sales in preparation for the big game.

One study showed that one in twelve people are buying a new TV for Super Bowl.

Retailers are promoting the newest technology, including smart TVs and 3D televisions.

Experts say that's what the game will look the best on.

Some retailers are offering 60 or 70 inch televisions for under $2,000.

If you're planning to rent a big screen for the game, plan on spending at least $300.

That's the going rate for a 55 inch TV nationwide.

In most cases, your money is better spent on buying the TV than renting.

Other ideas for large parties, such as renting out a movie theater to watch the game, are prohibited by NFL rules.

Sheriff's Dept. investigating stolen trailer from Butler Co.

Sheriff's Dept. investigating stolen trailer from Butler Co.

BUTLER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Butler County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating the theft of a utility construction trailer.

The sheriff's department says the trailer was located at CR 510 in Butler County. They say it was stolen sometime between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.

According to the sheriff's department, the value of the trailer and tools are around several thousand dollars.

If you have any information, you can call the Butler County Sheriff's Department at 573-686-8070.

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Heartland colleges rank high in student safety

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS)- Southeast Missouri State ranks the #1 the safest four-year college in the state of Missouri.

Three Rivers College ranked #3 in 2011 for all colleges in Missouri.

Southeast ranked #4 in 2011 for universities in Missouri (#1 for four-year colleges) and #1 in 2010 for all colleges in Missouri.

"We have the systems in place to ensure that," said Doug Richards, the Department of Public Safety Director at Southeast Missouri State. "To help ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, visitors, everybody on campus."

Richards says he's proud StateUniversity.com ranks Southeast Missouri State as the safest four-year institution in Missouri for the second year in a row.

"It's a matter of trying to reach all the people, all the time, as quickly as possible, no matter where they're at," said Richards.

Three men to receive certificates at Honorary Trooper ceremony

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E from Poplar Bluff, announced Wednesday that three men will be recognized at an Honorary Troopers ceremony.

Larry W. Thresher of East Prairie, Mo. and Ronald D. Pipkin of New Madrid, Mo. will be presented with an Honorary Trooper certificate at the ceremony on Feb. 2. Bill E. White of East Prairie will be presented a Certificate of Appreciation.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Thresher, Pipkin and White are being recognized for their bravery while helping members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol during a traffic crash.