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

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Becasue of the unseasonably cold temperatures crabgrass hasn't germinated and people can still have their lawns treated before it gets a stronghold in your grass.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Unlike the Olympic records that millions watch to be broken, the record breaking year for the Midwest has left no one cheering.

Friday, July 06, 2012  It's the first thing we do on a hot day - turn on the A.C. But the same thing keeping you cool makes your engine run even hotter.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Warm temperatures this month broke records in the Midwest, but experts warn farmers and gardeners to be cautious about planting early.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  We know that water, for many reasons, is an amazing substance, but some of the science behind water is to blame for why you may encounter a cracked windshield this winter!

Monday, May 16, 2011  We may have thought we were in the clear after mid-April in our region of the midwest, however, anytime temperatures near 32 degrees Fahrenheit overnight, its smart to take precautions agains frost.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  Blistering fall heat has left thousands of California customers without power and set an all-time temperature record in downtown Los Angeles.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  Illinois saw an average temperature of 77.7 degrees in July - 1.9 degrees above normal.

Thursday, July 22, 2010  When the weather is 90 plus degrees outside, folks tend to stay indoors where there's air conditioning.