Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Friday, January 18, 2013  The Tri-State area has been in a drought for months now. Local farmers had record low numbers in their yields.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Since July about 60 percent of the U.S. has been dealing with drought conditions.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  River could possibly drop to 9 feet by December 30, 2012.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Leftover corn stalks turned into feed for cattle as a result of the drought.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Heat takes a financial toll on the Quincy Gems bottom line.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Due to a drought that the tristate area is currently in, farmers found some of their lowest corn harvest yields in years.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Concrete-like ground extends burn ban in Lee County

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Drought across the Tri-State region has caused the city of Macomb to look at alternatives for its water supply.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Small Midwest farmers struggle to fill orders, stay afloat as drought, heat kill vegetables

Thursday, July 19, 2012  If your lawn is brown and brittle, don't worry - it may not be dead just yet.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  La Harpe, Illinois asks residents to use water as sparingly as possible while the drought persists.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Tom Winking of Wink's Lawn Service predicted widespread drought for the summer. His crystal ball proved right, but boy how he wishes it were wrong.