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

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  He was arrested on the city's north side after he fired a gun several times near an apartment complex in February.

Monday, April 01, 2013  The Lewis County Missouri sheriff says the quarter cent sales tax is needed to help improve public safety in the county.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Famous for leaving bare footprints at his crime scenes, the "Barefoot Bandit" is back in the spotlight as he appeared in court Thursday on a single charge of second-degree burglary.

Monday, February 04, 2013  A former Adams County man convicted of murder more than 20 years ago wants the Missouri Attorney General off his case.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  A Southeast Iowa man faces charges of involuntary manslaughter following the overdose death of another  man last October

Friday, August 24, 2012  Prosecutors say Colorado theater shooting suspect was angry over poor academic performance

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Illinois prosecutors refuse to defend state ban on gay marriage, claim law is unconstitutional

Thursday, April 12, 2012  Hurdles face Florida prosecutors in murder case against volunteer in Trayvon Martin shooting

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Shooting suspect makes initial appearance in court, prosecutor said suspect chose victims at random.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  New federal court documents say the "Barefoot Bandit" ridiculed police and prosecutors in emails he sent from prison.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  After spending months consulting with prosecutors, victims' families, death penalty opponents and religious leaders, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has abolished the state's death penalty.

Friday, January 28, 2011  A 39 year old man from Des Moines County Iowa pleads guilty to killing his family cat and could get probation when sentenced on February 18th.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  Federal prosecutors and some Iowa high school principals are joining forces to warn that sexting is dangerous and can lead to prison.

Monday, August 09, 2010  Howell County prosecutors have asked for a competency evaluation for a 30-year-old Kansas woman suspected of killing her former boyfriend, Andrew Day.

Monday, July 12, 2010  Federal prosecutors have spent five weeks showing that Rod Blagojevich spewed a river of profanity while lavishing money on his wardrobe and ducking his job as governor of Illinois.