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

Yesterday at 7:23 AM  During jury selection at George Zimmerman's trial for shooting Trayvon Martin, which is continuing for a seventh day Tuesday, Circuit Judge Debra Nelson has been listening to testimony from voice recognition experts.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  MoDOT crews have reopened MO 79 in Pike County from Clarksville to Annada Thursday after being closed due to flooding.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A federal judge sentenced an Astoria, Ill. Man to 20 years in prison for his roll in a major meth operation.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Quincy Police already have similar ordiances in place.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Leaders in the small southern Illinois community of Goreville are expected to repeal an old village ordinance that requires residents to own a gun.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says he wants voters to know the pension crisis hinges on lawmakers ... not his office.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Business magazine says that issues like hiring and firing and drug testing will have be addressed if bill becomes law.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Quinn wants lawmakers to vote on combined Madigan/Cullerton pension plan.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Jury selection begins Monday in the Orlando suburb of Sanford, Fla., the scene of massive protests.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Arizona sheriff who led way for local police in immigration enforcement reconsiders crackdowns

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Amber Alert issued for two boys from Iowa aged 4 and 1 month has been canceled.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Update: Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals seeking a 30-day delay of a mandate for the state to enact a concealed gun carry law.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon is considering measures that could send more people convicted of sexually violent crimes to prison with longer sentences.

Friday, May 31, 2013  The Illinois Senate has approved a bill to become the last state in the nation to allow the carrying of concealed guns.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Hannibal police have arrested two Hannibal teenagers on burglary charges.