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

Yesterday at 4:15 PM  An investigation by the Macon County Sheriff's Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol K-9 Unit became a two day search for a suspect from Callaeo Missouri.

Yesterday at 7:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Study: Media coverage has more pro than con views on same-sex marriage as court took arguments

Friday, June 14, 2013  Macomb sees the area around the courthouse added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission recommended a five-month suspension for Jesse Gilsdorf.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A federal judge sentenced an Astoria, Ill. Man to 20 years in prison for his roll in a major meth operation.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  UPDATE: A Moberly man will spend 90 years in prison for his part in the kidnapping and rape of a woman left in a locked freezer.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A British newspaper reported that the administration was collecting telephone records of millions of US citizens who were Verizon customers.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Court allows girls of all ages to buy generic morning-after pill while government appeals

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Police arrested Tonia Hess, 40, and Elizabeth White, 23, Tuesday night after a drug bust at their Quincy home.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Man accused of killing British soldier in London appears in court; can't stand due to injuries

Friday, May 24, 2013  HIgh water is still affecting the Mississippi River and so the Corps of Enginners want boaters to be on the lookout this weekend and be safe.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  John Grotts, 59, of Ursa, Ill. Is charged with maintaining a drug-involved premises.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Police discovered methamphetamine and materials used to make the drug during an April search at the Ursa home of John Grotts, the Adams County Sheriff's Department and the West Central Illinois Drug Task Force said.

Monday, May 20, 2013  A Macon man, Levi Hillard, is charged with three counts of felony forgery for signing the false documents.