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

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two of the Mark Twain Lake public swimming beaches will be open later than usual because of the flood debris that needs to be cleaned up before the area opens to the public.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  If you buy Sudafed in Missouri, police in California know your name.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Friday, May 03, 2013  Downward dog, standing tree, corpse ... each of these poses are part of the yoga mantra. But how do you know which type of yoga to take? KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you one class that will send your yogi spirit flying high.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The first marriages will take place Aug. 1, when the new law takes effect.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Aerial photos and video added -- A list of notes from the Spring Flood 2013. Stay here for frequent updates.

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.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  A round of bowling on Saturday at the Tangerine Bowl helped support local veterans.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The highway was closed for more than a week due to flooding along the Mississippi River.

Friday, April 26, 2013  UPDATED: New info for Pike and Scott Counties in Illinois Friday.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Illinois River surpassed the flood record that was set back in 1943. Officials now say the river will crest later this week at 29.9 feet.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Illinois River is encroaching on the Cass County town of 6,100.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Residents of Perry, Naples, Rushville, Hamilton, Meredosia and Niota, Ill. and in Macon County and LaGrange, Mo. are looking for volunteers to help sandbag.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The bridge closed last week due to high waters along the Mississippi River.

Monday, April 22, 2013  While the Mississippi is slowly dropping ... the opposite is true for the Illinois River. See what's going on in Beardstown, Meredosia and Naples Illinois.