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

Friday, June 14, 2013  What better way to make a someone feel appreciated than a free haircut, style, and makeup. Those at Vatterott Trade School felt that was a good way to show some appreciation to those in the medical field.

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.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  It's 25 years in prison for one of the four motorcycle club members arrested for an armed robbery of a rival gang last year.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Eight inches of rain since May 1, 2013 has caused many fields to have standing water and that is affecting the recently planted corn crop.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Ban on driving and cell phone use facing one final hurdle.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Josephine Burkey, 85, thought she was on her way to CPR training Thursday morning. It turns out she was walking into a room full of EMS workers that were thanking her for her service.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Power has been restored to about  3,800 Pike County, Ill. homes, which were without power as severe storms moved through the area Wednesday night.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Money will be used to put syntehtic turf feild in the North Campus soccer complex.

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

Monday, May 06, 2013  Rainfall totals say we're five inches above average so far this year and that is making farmers a little nervous as corn planting continues to be delayed.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Medicaid funding cuts in Illinois have caused some cuts in services to nursing home residents.

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

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Johnny Felton Jr. 52, of Hineville, Ga. was indicted on counts reckless homicide and driving without a proper license in the death of Kyle Deatherage.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Five Springfield residents are in the Adams County Jail accused of stealing from a Quincy store.