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

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.

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.

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.

Monday, August 09, 2010  The high heat could last most of the week.  Click here for your forecast.