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

52 minutes ago  Exactly how do desperate parents know when it's best to leave their children in a presumably safe place or race into the face of danger?

Monday, May 20, 2013  Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist

Monday, May 20, 2013  Hannibal firefighters spent their early morning hours at a house fire at 1238 Vermont Street Monday.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  ABATE of Illinois and Kelly's restaurant teamed up for the 25th annual poker run and bike show awareness weekend on May 18 and 19.

Friday, May 17, 2013  VIDEO ADDED: People try to save animals from shelters everyday. Today was no different except a hockey player and airplane were involved.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A Roodhouse, Illinois man is in jail after he drove a semi off the roadway while under the influence, Illinois State Police said.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Rayon, cotton, linen, silk...what are your clothes made of? Are they eco-friendly? If you're not sure what to look for, KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you what fabrics will keep you in line with fashion and Mother Nature.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  May Day is here and it's serving as a reminder to all your pet owners. Is your dog or cat tagged? KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you what could happen if your pet gets lost and can't be identified.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Illinois' Attorney wants more time to decide whether to fight back against a court mandated conceal carry ban for the state.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Equipment stored for women's soccer team destroyed.

Friday, April 19, 2013  U.S. 54 in Pike County, Ill. at the Champ Clark Bridge will be closed at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 20 due to current crest predictions.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Severe weather watches and warnings issued. Tornado touches down in Monroe County.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  UPDATE: A student came forward Wednesday with a confession.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Superintendent Marty Cook says that the person or people who wrote on the wall could be expelled from school for the incident.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Chris Trone from Rushville arrived back home safely Tuesday.