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

Yesterday at 3:00 PM  Take a look behind the smoke at Quincy's bravest.

Yesterday at 7:40 AM  Study: Media coverage has more pro than con views on same-sex marriage as court took arguments

Friday, June 14, 2013  The opening of the Hannibal Aquatics Center was delayed for summer opening thanks to recent storms, but now they are open and the lifeguards are ready!

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Leaker Snowden's allegations about US hacking give China new edge in cyber war of words

Monday, June 10, 2013  Though the mosquitoes carrying the virus were in Cook County, officials warn you to protect yourselves from the pests by prevention.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The pencils are put away and back packs are back in storage. It's officially summer. But before your kids swear off school for the next three months, there may be a reason to crack open a book one more time.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The positions were all approved by the board for the Elementary Academic Director, Dewey Principal, Human Resources Director and the Director of Regional Safe School-Special Education.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Fitch Ratings said Monday it would drop the Illinois rating from "A'' to "A-" based on lawmakers' failure to enact a solution to the state's public-employee pension crisis.

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  In unwanted way, ricin letters highlight New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's stature in gun-laws debate

Thursday, May 30, 2013  One of the letters containing traces of the poison ricin refer to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun control efforts

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann says she won't run for re-election in 2014

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Working moms are now main breadwinners in a record 40 percent of US households with children

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Crews finally get most electric service restored in Hannibal a week after high winds knock about 80 percent of the city into the dark.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Money is part of a  $1.7 billion dollar budget.