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

39 minutes ago  County emergency director says it could be weeks before things in the city return to normal.

Today at 8:00 AM  Residents report hearing a loud strike. The went outside to find a brick chimney collapsed into the parking lot for nearby apartments.

Today at 7:45 AM  School hit hard by Tuesday storm damage.

Today at 7:00 AM  City reports widespread power outages and significant debris covering city streets.

Today at 6:10 AM  At least 51 verified dead, but that number is expected to climb; at least 20 of the dead were children.

Yesterday at 8:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Yesterday at 7:59 AM  Mosquito numbers are below normal for this part of the season.

Yesterday at 7:40 AM  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Friday, May 17, 2013  VIDEO ADDED: People try to save animals from shelters everyday. Today was no different except a hockey player and airplane were involved.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two of the Mark Twain Lake public swimming beaches will be open later than usual because of the flood debris that needs to be cleaned up before the area opens to the public.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  It's tee time at the Westview Golf Course. But if you're not ready to get on the green just yet, the facility has something in the works to warm you up.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The legal case is continuing between several residents who live in the Turtle Lake area south of Quincy and the landowner who wants them to move out.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  In September of 1953, KHQA made its mark on broadcast television, hitting the airwaves with its first newscast.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Connecticut chef planning to feast on cicadas