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

Friday, May 10, 2013  A group of Drury University students have presented a plan for a demonstration house that supporters hope could help make Joplin a model of environmentally sound rebuilding from disasters.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Larget economic investment in the state's history.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods after new caffeinated gum introduced

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  North Korea vows to restart nuke facilities in latest escalation on already tense peninsula

Friday, March 15, 2013  Obama pushes for federal research into clean energy technology that can wean vehicles off oil

Saturday, February 02, 2013  A southeast Iowa factory that makes wind turbine blades has recalled some workers laid off last fall as orders increase.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  More than 20,000 emergency room cases have been reported, mostly involving teens or young adults who have consumed energy drinks.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The City of Quincy says letters will soon be going out to city residents explaining the upcoming switchover of electricity providers for many city residents all under the electric aggregation plan.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Tax credits extended to several renewable fuels producers.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Iowa on the way to becoming a leader in renewable energy production.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A rise in Hannibal electric rates could hurt an already cash-strapped assistance program.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Several outages reported in Missouri, Iowa and Illinois.

Friday, December 14, 2012  School will use turbine as onsite classroom for middle and high school students.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Ameren's Illinois Rivers Project could affect more than 4,500 property owners.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Christmas is only twenty days away. Are your holiday decorations up yet? If not, don't worry there's still time to hang those icicles.