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

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Illinois River surpassed the flood record that was set back in 1943. Officials now say the river will crest later this week at 29.9 feet.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Farmer's are liking what they see as far as moisture and helping to end drought-like conditions

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Cape Air lowered rates on select flights to bring in more passengers. If Quincy Regional Airport sees 10,000 passengers this year, it qualifies for a $1 million federal grant.

Monday, August 20, 2012  The standoff with the BNSF Railroad concerning a structure to carry excess storm water into the Mississippi River will soon be settled.

Monday, July 23, 2012  A local drainage district is taking efforts to improve its levee system straight to lawmakers and state officials.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  At this point Superintendent of the Sny Island Levee Drainage District Mike Reed says he is in close contact with all emergency management personnel and is continuously monitoring weather forecasts.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  With river levels on the rise, area drainage districts are watching and waiting for the latest river crest estimates.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  Melissa Shriver got some simple, cheap ideas from FEMA to help you prepare for rising water...even if you don't live near it.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  This recent warm weather is actually a good thing for area drainage districts as the snow is melting and heading downriver before any more snow or rain gets to the area.

Friday, September 24, 2010  The assistance is to repair public structures damaged in flooding between July 19th through August 7th 2010.

Friday, August 06, 2010  The district is the result of a merger between the Hunt Drainage District and the Lima Lake Drainage District, an area in the Mississippi River Floodplain from the so-called "Warsaw Bottoms" to Meyer, Illinois.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  After recent storms, the Hunt Drainage Pumping System has been working around the clock.

Thursday, June 17, 2010  U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has granted more than $1 million in funding for Iowa's Green Bay Levee and Drainage District.

Thursday, April 22, 2010  $4 million in improvements is heading to the Fabius River Drainage District, some of which are already under way.

Monday, March 15, 2010  On Friday, commissioners from both districts voted to consolidate their districts, creating the Hunt-Lima Drainage and Levee District, spanning more than 29 thousand acres in Adams and Hancock Counties.