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

Monday, April 15, 2013  Michigan judge holds self in contempt, pays $25 fine after his smartphone disrupts hearing

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Illinois State Police will be out in full force during the weekends of April.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Illinois is strengthening penalties for handicap parking violations.

Monday, November 26, 2012  A new ordinance takes effect inside bars and night clubs throughout Macomb this week.

Friday, November 23, 2012  The City of Keokuk hopes to benefit from a penalty from Roquette America.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  BP agrees to plead guilty and pay a record $4.5 billion over Gulf spill; 3 employees charged

Monday, January 02, 2012  Supreme Court could use Idaho couple's legal fight to make major change in environmental law

Friday, December 23, 2011  Higher than acceptable levels of a disinfection by-product was found in Hannibal's drinking water, and that could lead to a fine for the Board of Public Works.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Jeff Foiles of Pleasant Hill, Illinois sentenced for illegal hunting and guiding activities.

Monday, August 29, 2011  The Illinois Conservation Police and the Missouri Water Patrol are gearing up for the Labor Day weekend and are on the lookout for boaters who appear to be under the influence.

Friday, August 05, 2011  The City of Hannibal municipal court system and it's police department have come up with an innovative way for people convicted of a crime to pay off their fine.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  Laws are on the books in Illinois, Missouri and Iowa banning people from texting and driving.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  Wanted Maine man helped police find him after 'pocket dialing' 911 while doing yard work

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  Complete story re-write: US fines Virginia Tech maximum $55,000 for response to 2007 mass shooting

Sunday, January 02, 2011