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

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Voters were hitting the polls since six Tuesday morning, and the turnout for this election was similar to the previous election.

Friday, March 22, 2013  It may be spring, but the Hannibal Park Board is recognizing the efforts of some snow sculpting artists.

Friday, March 01, 2013  A contest is encouraging parents to start saving early for their children's education.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  The 3rd annual Cake-A-Palooza aimed to raise $6,000 this year.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Calling all cake connoisseurs! This Saturday is the Young Women's Christian Associations annual Cake-A-Palooza. And this year it's stepping it up the cake decorating competition.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  There was no hair-pulling between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj on the season debut of "American Idol," although some viewers may have been reduced to it.

Friday, December 28, 2012  The Great Rivers Country Regional Tourism Development Office in Macomb, Ill. has announced the first annual Great Rivers Country Eagle Photo Contest.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  If you've been to downtown Quincy recently, you may have noticed it's stepped its holiday spirit. That because some businesses are competing in a Christmas window decorating contest.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Central Lee's video in the Iowa Governor's Bullying Prevention Summit video contest had more than 25,000 views and that's reason to celebrate!

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Hannibal residents are looking forward to the first major winter snowstorm (they may be the only ones,) so they can participate in the first Hannibal Snowman Building Contest.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Central Lee High School students do their research to help prevent bullying.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  24-year-old Maryland pro wins World Series Of Poker title and $8.53 million.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  About 30 contestants ate the insects during Friday night's contest at Ben Siegel Reptile Store in Deerfield Beach about 40 miles north of Miami. The grand prize was a python.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  State KC Horseshoe Tournament fills up local hotels.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  A Palmyra woman is now state royalty.