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

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A new regional coordinator for the Central and Northeast Missouri Food Bank says she wants to create more awareness about the hunger issue in her six county region.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Public health officials have issued new guidelines for eating fish caught in some Illinois rivers and lakes.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The Head Start program that covers eight counties in Northeast Missouri is facing a cut of $235,000 becasue of sequestration cuts at the federal level.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The Missouri Department of Transportation is ready for the winter storm that is approaching and will work 12 hour shifts to make sure roads are clear throughout Northeast Missouri.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The Illinois State Police recognize two counties in West Central Illinois for their achievement of having no traffic crash fatalities in 2012.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Farmers across most of Missouri now are eligible for federal aid as a result of a natural disaster declaration by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  A man and woman ended up behind bars Tuesday night following a high-speed chase through Macon, Randolph and Boone counties.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Illinois voters want legislature to approve conceal and carry legislation.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Mt. Sterling man sentenced in high speed chase

Sunday, September 09, 2012  A Rushville family is on its way to building their new home thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Cass and Schuyler Counties.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  The U.S. Department of Agriculture's addition of the 218 counties means that more than half of all U.S. counties — 1,584 in 32 states — have been designated primary disaster areas this growing season, the vast majority of them mired in a drought that's considered the worst in decades.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Several burn bans have been issued in the Tri-States. We will keep you informed here.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad makes a stop in Southeast Iowa to hear from farmer's about problems their facing during this drought.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Areas around Hannibal under similar ban.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Volunteers honored for dedicated service at Red Cross awards dinner.