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

Friday, February 22, 2013  The City of Macon will be implementing the snow emergency plan Feb. 22, 2013.

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.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Official disaster declaration for Pike County, Illinois from the USDA.

Monday, July 23, 2012  With the mercury still climbing to over 100 degrees, Monday we checked to see how one retailer is doing on fans and air conditioner units.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  A Fort Madison prison guard shown kicking an inmate is contesting his dismissal.

Saturday, July 07, 2012  The cause of a house fire in Canton Thursday night remains undetermined.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Due to the dangerous heat over much of the Tri-State area, the National Weather Service has issued an "Excessive Heat Warning" until 10 p.m. on Saturday. Follow this story for up-to-the-minute news on cooling centers and other news on the high temps.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Midwest's hot sticky days give way to equally stifling nights, offering no relief

Thursday, July 05, 2012  Wavering Aquatic Center and Indian Mounds Pool in Quincy will offer reduced admission during the excessive heat warning.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Quincy's Central Services says they've used less than 10% of the salt they purchased for this year.

Friday, November 18, 2011  Violence, clashes with police mar Occupy protests; crowd control tactics questioned

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the KHQA viewing area starting Tuesday.

Monday, July 18, 2011  Crop Expert Mike Roegge with the University of Illinois Extension says the heat is normally worse on people than it is crops.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for June 22, we're talking technology new to some educators.

Monday, June 13, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for June 13, we're talking about protecting our eyes in the summer months.