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

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Power has been restored to about  3,800 Pike County, Ill. homes, which were without power as severe storms moved through the area Wednesday night.

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 14, 2013  More people with mental health needs will not get the care they need.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A Rushville resident has been missing since a canoe accident in the LaMoine river Saturday night.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Glenn Head, 59, of Novelty, is charged with second degree murder armed criminal action in connection with the shooting death of 67-year-old William “Bill” Bacon in December.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A Prairie City, Illinois man is behind bars Monday after police say he engaged in sexual conduct with a 15-year-old female.

Monday, May 06, 2013  McDonough Co. Sheriff says man charged with having sex with a minor now faces new charges of possessing materials to make methamphetamine.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Megan E. Goetz, 29, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of hypodermic needles, aggravated battery to a police officer and resisting arrest.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Two Macon, Missouri men charged with killing an elderly Missouri woman during what police are calling a crime spree in March face 18 additional charges.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A New Philadelphia man is behind bars Wednesday after police say he met a female juvenile online and later sexually abused her on a number of occasions according to police.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The fire was reported right around 7:30 p.m. at the home of Marilyn Cowell.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The director of a Fort Madison animal shelter says an escaped dog was found decapitated near the shelter grounds and police need your help.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Adams County is considering housing federal inmates in an effort to boost revenue at the Adams County Jail.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Accident sends one woman to the hospital and closes Gardner Expressway in Quincy for about an hour.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Authorities arrested a Mexico, Missouri man Wednesday night on charges of possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.