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

Saturday, January 26, 2013  For the past couple of years, the Illinois State Fire Marshal has been discussing a proposal that could cost new homeowners a pretty penny.

Saturday, November 03, 2012  Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, which means it’s time to turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Improper cooking started a structure fire in Hannibal Thursday afternoon, according to the Hannibal Fire Department.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Before you order a pizza this week, you'll want to make sure your smoke detectors are in working order. It could land you a free pizza.

Monday, October 08, 2012  When a fire erupts in your home, your basic instinct is to get out through the front door. But often times, that way out is blocked.

Friday, March 02, 2012  Students at Quincy Junior High were met Friday with increased security after a threat was found in a bathroom Thursday.

Monday, January 09, 2012  A Keokuk Iowa woman is one of 186 Iowa residents who escaped a burning structure in 2011 because they heard a smoke alarm going off and managed to get out safely.

Saturday, November 05, 2011  Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, which means it’s time to turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Officially, the change to standard time occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday, but most people turn their clocks back the night before.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  It's that "time" already -- time to "fall back" an hour this weekend!

Friday, October 07, 2011  Missing Missouri girl's mother say police said 'you did it;' sidestep issue of polygraph test

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for June 15, we talk about your privacy.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  What does the future holds for security at the Adams County Courthouse.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  A gun in a 10th-grader's backpack accidentally discharged when he dropped the bag, wounding two students at a high school Tuesday, Los Angeles police and schoolauthorities said.

Friday, February 12, 2010  The county has added a walk-through metal detector manned with a full-time guard at the courthouse door.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009  Cold weather is a prime time for carbon monoxide problems in the home.