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

Saturday, February 09, 2013  The blaze was discovered around 10 p.m. Friday in a storage area of the wood shop.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  Western Illinois University has transitioned from coal to natural gas to power its campus.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Reports of numerous motorists stranded in McDonough County.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Students will remain at school until parents come to pick them up.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  School speed zones are in effect in Illinois beginning Monday August, 20th.

Friday, August 17, 2012  It's back to school time for students all over the Tri-States ... including college students.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Back-to-school spending is forecast to be about 20% more than last year, with consumers expected to spend about $84 billion. But how much will you spend here in the Tri-States?

Saturday, August 04, 2012  Marion and Ralls County kids got a head start to to the school year Saturday.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Parents in Missouri and Iowa will save big money on back to school shopping this weekend.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Run for the Cross helps needy kids get back to school in style.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Stuff the Bus: Buses are parked at the Hannibal Walmart, the Palmyra County Market and the New London Dollar General Store and that tells us that back-to-school season is upon us.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  For our Facebook Story of the Day for December 1, we're just trying to stay healthy by monitoring cough that could indicate pertussis.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Older kids need vaccines, and fall's a good time to check even if school doesn't

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  You parents know what I’m talking about.  It’s out of hand!

Monday, August 15, 2011  College students at Western Illinois University will hit the books a week from Monday.  Western's freshman class along with its upperclassmen will move in this weekend.