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

Monday, April 15, 2013  At least 2 other devices have been located in Boston

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Some feedlots, meatpackers closing after US ranchers sold off cattle amid widespread drought

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  A Tri-State company is helping to fuel a national diet trend.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Hay prices increased around the area, becoming costly for the farmers.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  For the fourth year, the Butcher Block is offering $10 bundles of meat that will be donated to the Madonna House.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Will the drought cause an increase in the price of meat in the long term? Some experts think so and other are saying not so fast.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Cargill Beef recalls 30,000 pounds of ground beef produced in Pennsylvania that may contain salmonella

Monday, October 24, 2011  Ranchers lose millions of dollars as high beef prices, poor economy spawn surge in rustling

Friday, October 21, 2011  Fall is officially upon us and with temperatures dropping into the lower 30s for over night lows, cooking outside might not be the first thing on your mind.

Saturday, October 01, 2011  Tyson Fresh Meats has issued a ground beef recall. The Kansas-based company says more than 130-thousand pounds of the meat may be contaminated with E.coli. Check the label; it will have a "best before or freeze by" date of September 12, 2011.

Monday, May 16, 2011  U.S. cattle inspectors move operations north of the border, raising concern that infected cattle may find their way into U.S. markets.

Friday, March 18, 2011  "It's 5 o'clock somewhere," is a call to alcohol...but what about 5a.m.? That's exactly how early some folks got up to party for this St. Patrick's Day.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  Updated with official statement from president and chief concept officer. An Alabama law firm claims in a lawsuit that Taco Bell is using false advertising when it refers to using "seasoned ground beef" or "seasoned beef" in its products.

Monday, October 25, 2010  Safe Family Report about food that could be in your pantry.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  The University of Illinois Orr Beef Research Center near Perry, Illinois in Pike County will hold their annual Field Day on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 starting at 4:00 p.m.