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

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  It was rated one of the safest colleges in the country last year. Today, Western Illinois University is on another list.

Saturday, October 20, 2012  This mock trial tournament attracts regional attention.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Prayer in schools is once again causing controvery. A proposition on the Missouri Primary ballot on August 7th will give students additional religious freedoms. Critics of the proposed amendment to the Constitution of Missouri are concerned about the amendment's implications.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Some colleges are now offering technical training to their students to get them on the fast track to a new career and graduation.

Monday, November 28, 2011  The university is ranked as one of the safest colleges and universities in the country.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Police put on leave, California college president vows system-wide probe in spraying of students

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  College prices up again as public universities pass state budget cuts on to customers

Saturday, October 15, 2011  During a time when it seems the cost of just about everything is going up, students at Culver Stockton College have something to be happy about. They won't see an increase in their tuition, at least for another year. That was the decision made at last week's fall board meeting. Trustees voted to freeze tuition at $22,250.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Students receiving certain scholarships at Missouri colleges and universities this year will be getting near the bare minimum allowed under state law.

Saturday, August 20, 2011  Western Illinois students are moving in today! Do you remember your first day of college? Do you have any funny move-in day stories?

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Loebsack met with students and teachers to discuss the importance of investing in education and job training.

Friday, February 04, 2011  A record number of students completed degree or certification programs at Illinois community colleges during Fiscal Year 2010.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  Community colleges in Iowa are seeing record enrollment with nearly 106,600 students at the state's 15 community colleges'.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  Missouri's community colleges have set another enrollment record.

Friday, July 23, 2010  The Education Department is proposing regulations Friday that would cut off federal aid to for-profit college programs if too many of their students default on loans or don't earn enough after graduation to repay them.