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

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Residents across the Tri-State area are seeing new buds and growth on trees and plants with some even blooming.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  This summer's drought is expected to produce some of the best wine ever in the Midwest.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Concrete-like ground extends burn ban in Lee County

Friday, August 03, 2012  Unlike the Olympic records that millions watch to be broken, the record breaking year for the Midwest has left no one cheering.

Friday, August 03, 2012  According to the latest assessment from the U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought conditions now envelop all of Northeast Missouri, Southeast Iowa and West central Illinois.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  As one the most intense droughts in the Midwest drags on, plenty of Missourians are now looking into wells.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  New program hopes to give drought relief to Missouri farmers.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  According to the latest assessment from the U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate to severe drought conditions are now present across the Tri-State area.