(KFVS) - Missouri State Parks announced recently starting in January 2012 they will make lodging units available to people traveling with their dogs.

The new Cabins for Canines program includes outpost cabins, camper cabins, yurts, single-unit cabins, fourplexes and duplexes. Previously, pets were not allowed in any state park buildings including lodging units.

"A portion of our lodging units will be available to dog owners and a portion will remain canine-free, giving us a balance to accommodate everyone who wants to come to a state park," said Bill Bryan, director of Missouri State Parks, a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Cabins for Canines program will begin Jan. 1, 2012, for state-operated facilities including outpost cabins, camper cabins and yurts. For lodging facilities operated by private concessionaires, the program will be phased in during 2012 based on availability and fully implemented in 2013.

(KFVS) - You can now vote in the championship round in our Heartland Football Friday Fans of the Week contest.

The championship round includes fans from Dexter and Anna-Jonesboro. The winner  will be announced on Friday, Nov. 25 during the 10 p.m. news cast.

Championship round includes:

• Dexter
• Anna-Jonesboro

To watch all of the videos for our Fans of the Week contest and then vote for your favorite, you can visit our Heartland Football Friday page.

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STODDARD COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Conservation has an interactive map online that shows how many deer have been killed by county.

The MDC says these numbers are updated three to four times an hour. You can click here to check out the map.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the MDC reports that 1,059 deer total have been killed in Stoddard County. This includes: 397 does, 154 button bucks and 508 antlered bucks.

Firearm deer hunting in Missouri began Nov. 12 and ends Nov. 22.

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