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, August 17, 2012  Due to the state granting drought-related waivers, it's forcing some farmers to travel longer distances to obtain hay, silage and grain.

Friday, August 03, 2012  They can be seen on the Brooklyn Bridge, the Freedom Tower, in a farmer's field here in the Tri-States, and just about everywhere in between.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Nine doctors from the SIU School of Medicine made a stop at a farm in Adams County to get a first hand look at what kinds of things farmers encounter while working in crop and animal production.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Officials are asking you to use caution when sharing the road with farm traffic and slow moving vehicles.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  A combine in a field near La Grange caught fire Wednesday.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  You may have noticed that you're sharing the road with some slow-moving farm equipment these days.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  Local farmers look for options to save money in the Tri-States. Sullivan Auctioneers held its Gigantic Spring Machinery Consignment Auction about 2 miles east of Hamilton Tuesday.