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

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  The fields have been very wet in recent days thanks to severe weather, but the time is coming for farmers to begin putting in long hours to play catch up.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Missouri residents trying to distinguish henbit from nuisance geranium in their lawns or gardens can now consult a free weed-finding app.

Friday, June 03, 2011  Cicada mating happens like clockwork - every 13 years when the bugs emerge from living in the ground, climb trees and shed their exoskeleton.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for April 26, we talk to local expert gardners about your summer veggie garden.

Thursday, May 06, 2010  Because of late state reimbursements and huge budget cuts,  University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service county offices across the state will be consolidated to save money and stay afloat.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009  You might have heard Rajah Maples mentioning her challenges and small successes as a first-year gardener on KHQACome to find out, she's not the only one trying her hand, or "green thumb" in this case. She spoke with a horticulture coordinator with the University of Illinois' Extension office. Deborah Lee said more people are getting some of their food from Mother Earth this summer.