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

14 minutes ago  The North East Community Action Corporation signed an agreement to have federal inmates build houses behind prison walls.

Yesterday at 11:03 AM  Quincy Public Schools will finish out the fiscal school year in positive numbers.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Quincy Township officially has a new budget.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Western Illinois University had to find a way to deal with a once again low budget.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Deadline to vote on new budget is June 20th.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Sequestration has hit many areas around the country ... one of which affecting a program helping kids get a jump start on life.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Douglass Community Services Head Start Program announced  budget cuts that include 18 staff positions and services to 77 children currently in its Early Head Start and Head Start programs.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Budget plan goes back to committee.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Money is part of a  $1.7 billion dollar budget.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  TriState school districts have been hit hard this year with budget cuts. Classrooms have lost staff, supplies and extra curricular activities. But one Quincy bank is doing its part to make up for the cash that's been cut. KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you how Mercantile Bank is granting teachers' wishes.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Iowa lawmakers have reached a compromise on the first budget of the legislative session.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  More people with mental health needs will not get the care they need.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Nixon says he will act accordingly if punitive measure is passed.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Amended budget reduces funding for GREDF and direct subsidies for some non-profit agencies.