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

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Homeless man charged in connection with setting the blaze.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Burlington man found unresponsive in alleyway over the weekend.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Prosecutors will ask the judge for the maximum sentence.

Saturday, September 10, 2011  A Burlington man is accused of shaking his infant, causing a brain injury.

Friday, January 28, 2011  A 39 year old man from Des Moines County Iowa pleads guilty to killing his family cat and could get probation when sentenced on February 18th.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  Firefighters have found a man dead inside a burning home in Mediapolis in southeast Iowa.

Friday, August 13, 2010  Des Moines County voters will decide Nov. 2 whether Catfish Bend Casino will continue operating or throw in its cards.

Friday, August 06, 2010  A Danville man has been charged with animal torture after authorities say he hanged his family cat from the ceiling.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010  There's some good news for federal help in Southeast Iowa.

Friday, May 21, 2010  Governor Chet Culver today issued a disaster emergency proclamation for Des Moines County in response to severe thunderstorms that hit the area on May 12.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  A man accused of breaking a 76-year-old woman's arm as he tried to rob her at a casino has convinced Des Moines County prosecutors to free him from his guilty plea.

Thursday, April 08, 2010  The problem was caused by a mudslide in that area that happened around 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Friday, March 05, 2010  An off-duty West Burlington police officer visiting a local bar in January spotted an alleged drug deal that has led to the arrest of a local man.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010  A Burlington teenager who pleaded guilty to an arson charge has been given a 10-year suspended sentence and placed on probation for five years.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  Prosecutors say they won't formally charge a Burlington woman who was accused of trying to end her pregnancy.