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

Today at 7:44 AM  Exactly how do desperate parents know when it's best to leave their children in a presumably safe place or race into the face of danger?

Yesterday at 11:50 AM  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

Yesterday at 11:50 AM  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

Yesterday at 7:33 AM  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The QPD Pro Act Unit wants to make sure you have the right information to find your children in case of an emergency.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A Missouri program that finds underprivileged children a new home grew a little bigger Monday morning.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Three types of background checks would be required if bill passes.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Frantic call leads police to 3 missing women in Cleveland home; 3 brothers arrested

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Let's Talk: Survey finds moms lead in discussing family financial matters, dads take back seat

Monday, May 06, 2013  McDonough Co. Sheriff says man charged with having sex with a minor now faces new charges of possessing materials to make methamphetamine.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Quincy Firefighters local 63 made a hefty donation to a local summer camp.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Caffeine may seem like the perfect way to get a jump start on your day, but the negative side effects could outweigh the pros.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Henry Eugene Speirs, 24, of Cherry Street in Quincy is charged with possession of meth, possession of meth precursors, marijuana possession, resisting arrest and other charges.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A New Philadelphia man is behind bars Wednesday after police say he met a female juvenile online and later sexually abused her on a number of occasions according to police.