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

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  We didn't reach triple digit temperatures Tuesday, but the combination of heat and humidity forced many schools in the area to dismiss early. So when is it too hot to stay in class?

Thursday, August 16, 2012  The first class of the new Mark Twain Elementary School will step into some big change this year.

Monday, July 23, 2012  With the mercury still climbing to over 100 degrees, Monday we checked to see how one retailer is doing on fans and air conditioner units.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  KHQA's Beau Hicks introduces us to two tri-state residents who lived through hot dry weather like this without things like air conditioners and refrigerators.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Unfortunately, many people neglect maintenance to their home comfort system even in the hottest months.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Not only do you need to keep yourself cool in a heat wave like this, but pet owners need to make sure their pets can cool off, too.

Monday, June 25, 2012  The Washington Theatre Commission is asking for bids for possibly project to install new heating and air conditioning for second floor office space in the theatre.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  For your Facebook Story of the Day for January 19, we're talking about how the CBS show Undercover Boss will highlight a business with a store in Quincy.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Keokuk school students start the 2011-2012 school year with construction projects still going on in several buildings.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  Like we've said before about housepets, animals can't tell you when they're dehydrated or suffering from heat stroke ... it's up to these experts to provide ventilation, water and more.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  We're checking in with a local dog sitting service and the Quincy Kennel Club to see how efforts are going to keep pets cool during this heatwave.

Friday, July 01, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for July 1, it's time to address this heat!

Monday, June 06, 2011  Last year around this time, LIHEAP assisted more then 600 households in the Quincy area with their bills.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Many people are eager to dig up savings and invest in the stable, even heat of the earth to heat and cool their homes and businesses.

Monday, October 25, 2010  The Tri-States has experienced unseasonably warm weather this fall. But in the KHQA Safe Family Report, we'll show you why its so important to have your furnace checked before you turn on the heat. Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that can cause dizziness, nausea or worse, unconsiousness and death.