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

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  UPDATE: A student came forward Wednesday with a confession.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Rotary club aid secures funding for program for three years and beyond

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The search giant now has brought its all-seeing eyes — mounted for the first time on a backpack — down into the Grand Canyon.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  A Pleasant Hill woman is on a mission to feed hungry kids in her school district.

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?

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.

Friday, May 13, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for May 13, we talk about a program making a difference in the lives of local children.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  Quincy Y to hold outdoor summer camp at Camp Sacajawea.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  A gun in a 10th-grader's backpack accidentally discharged when he dropped the bag, wounding two students at a high school Tuesday, Los Angeles police and schoolauthorities said.

Friday, December 10, 2010  Camouflaged backpack doesn't hide meth lab in Nauvoo, Illinois.

Thursday, July 22, 2010  Quincy police arrest a 16 year old boy near 23rd & Cherry Lane after they find a quarter pound of marijuana in a backpack.