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

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.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes 12 years after similar Monsanto push failed

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Illinois River surpassed the flood record that was set back in 1943. Officials now say the river will crest later this week at 29.9 feet.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Former STLPD criminalist brings her expertise to biology classes at QJHS to show how science can help solve crimes and how the students can use science to make themselves a career.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  After months of redesigning and taking input from Main Street merchants, construction on the Hannibal Main Street sidewalk project is about to resume.

Friday, March 08, 2013  A new set of plans are ready to be unveiled to Hannibal Main Street merchants on the redesign of the sidewalks project.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Report says New York private equity firm purchased company for $76 a share.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  County highway crews in Pike County, Illinois are prepared to plow through round two early Tuesday morning.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The Missouri Department of Transportation is ready for the winter storm that is approaching and will work 12 hour shifts to make sure roads are clear throughout Northeast Missouri.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Vandals caused damage to the Bear Creek Recreation Area north of Quincy and the Corps of Engineers closed it until further notice.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Midwest gets some much needed rainfall.

Friday, January 18, 2013  The Hannibal Parks & Rec Department is starting the process to get the Nipper Park Marina dredged along the riverfront.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  The work by contractors has staved off the shipping industry's fears that the treacherous channel could close to traffic.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Bird watching enthusiasts around Iowa are looking to the skies this weekend for a glimpse of thousands of bald eagles making their way across the state.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  As water levels continue to drop on the Mississippi River, concern over a "shut-down" is growing.