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

Today at 5:00 AM  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Friday, May 10, 2013  It's the only place in Iowa where you can experience three centuries of life on the farm.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  National corn planting numbers higher than percentage in Iowa.

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

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Monday, May 06, 2013  Is there enough green in you diet? We're not talking about the color, we're talking about sustainability.

Monday, May 06, 2013  It was a birthday to remember for the family and friends of Mildred Raleigh as she turned 107-years-old on Sunday.

Friday, April 26, 2013  It's the only family-owned zoo in Illinois.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The massive sandbagging effort in Meredosia has slowed down and now officials are patrolliong levees looking for weak points and boils.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Airport director Jeff Steinkamp dispelled rumors that terminal walls collapsed.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  These cool, wet conditions are preventing farmers from planting corn crops, but it's not too late.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Thursday, March 28, 2013  John Wood Community College Partners with Western High School to prepare students for college.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Believe it or not, Spring is here. And with the season comes the sweet peeping of chicks and ducklings. But these baby animals can be quite a handful.