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

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Rushville Public Library was remembered in a will and that money was used to help secure a state grant to build a new library.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Illinois River surpassed the flood record that was set back in 1943. Officials now say the river will crest later this week at 29.9 feet.

Friday, April 19, 2013  U.S. 54 in Pike County, Ill. at the Champ Clark Bridge will be closed at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 20 due to current crest predictions.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  This gigantic snowman sits at the intersection of 15th and Elm streets in Quincy.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  High demand opened the clothing pantry up to the general public.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  The work by contractors has staved off the shipping industry's fears that the treacherous channel could close to traffic.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Reports of stong chemical odors coming from a Fort Madison home led police to 1201 Ave. G.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  River could possibly drop to 9 feet by December 30, 2012.

Monday, October 01, 2012  The City of Quincy's annual fall tree planting program is now underway.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Two Fort Madison men face felony and misdemeanor drug charges after an investigation looked into allegations of a strong chemical odor coming from 1203 23rd Street in Fort Madison.

Monday, September 03, 2012  It was a fun-filled afternoon of grape stomping in Nauvoo Monday. The third annual Grape Stomp took place at Baxter's Vineyard in conjuntion with the Grape Festival.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  A Keokuk man is in jail after investigators watched him shaking a portable meth lab walking down the street.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  As deadlines loom, Congress sputters on spending bills, cutting deficit

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  As fast as kids grow, it's hard to keeping them in the same clothes and shoes.   Especially with shoes, it can be difficult to determine the right size and fit that will allow your child to wear them longer.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for October 6, we're talking about how properly fitting shoes can make all the difference in our daily lives.