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

Yesterday at 11:02 AM  Anthony Smith, 51, of Versailles was eastbound on County Road 525 North west of Illinois Route 107 about 11 p.m. Saturday when his car was swept off the road.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  The journey to end cancer starts with a single step. That was the theme behind Friday night's Relay for Life event at Flinn Stadium in Quincy.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Work is expected to begin on a new pipeline that will run through the Tri-States in early August.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Program would create revenue stream for department.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Quincy Police already have similar ordiances in place.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A former Adams County inmate was itching to get out of jail literally.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The weather is expected to heat up this week. That means its finally time to break out the bathing suits and hit the pool. But before you take that first dip, here are some tips you need to know to keep your kids safe.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Adams, Hancock and Pike Counties will receive $4.1 million from the state for road projects.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Jimmy L. Anderson, 37, is charged with driving too fast for conditions in a crash that Illinois State Police said rain is partially to blame.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  It's 25 years in prison for one of the four motorcycle club members arrested for an armed robbery of a rival gang last year.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A new livestock operation was approved in Lima, Ill., but not all the locals are in hog heaven about the development.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Police arrested Tonia Hess, 40, and Elizabeth White, 23, Tuesday night after a drug bust at their Quincy home.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Eight inches of rain since May 1, 2013 has caused many fields to have standing water and that is affecting the recently planted corn crop.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The 1977 John Deere trailer was stolen about 7 a.m. May 22 and was last seen on Highway 24 in West Quincy.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  John Grotts, 59, of Ursa, Ill. Is charged with maintaining a drug-involved premises.