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

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  The Phoenix Night Club in Quincy was busy getting the place ready for patrons to bring in the new year.

Sunday, October 28, 2012  Mount Olivet Cemetery hosts 2nd annual All Souls Day Celebration

Friday, September 07, 2012  If you drive past Vince Grady Field on the Western Illinois University campus this weekend you'll notice a sport being played.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Prices at the pump usually go up because of supply and demand. The same goes for the price of another gas.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Some high-risk heart patients no longer have to head to St. Louis or to a large university hospital for certain heart procedures.

Sunday, January 01, 2012  New Year's Eve celebration for kids at Scotties Fun Spot in Quincy.

Monday, December 27, 2010  'Octomom' faces eviction from Calif. home; Owner says she owes $450,000 payment.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  Students from Center Elementary school launch balloons for Veterans

Wednesday, August 11, 2010  A University of Iowa staff member was hurt today when balloons filled with gas exploded in his school-issued vehicle.

Friday, July 02, 2010  This is the time of year when spiders 'balloon' to find new territory.

Monday, January 11, 2010  Father in Colorado balloon boy hoax reports to jail to begin serving 90-day sentence

Wednesday, December 23, 2009  Balloon boy parents both get jail time, probation that forbids him from profiting from stunt

Thursday, November 12, 2009  Colorado parents charged in alleged balloon boy hoax; attorney says they'll plead guilty

Thursday, November 12, 2009  Lawyer: Colorado parents to plead guilty to some charges in alleged balloon boy hoax

Monday, October 26, 2009  Lawyers say protecting children may have led balloon boy mother to admit saga was a hoax