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

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

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Matila the little pug returns home safe after being lost a week in extreme heat.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  Falling ash ignites fireworks

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Hundreds of thousands of Americans from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic were preparing to spend the Fourth of July like the nation's founders did in 1776, without the conveniences of electricity and air conditioning.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Fireworks will light up the sky along Hannibal's riverfront Wednesday night after months of uncertainty.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Make sure you celebrate America's birthday safely this year.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Find a fireworks display near you and celebrate the Fourth of July!

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Officials urge caution and safety if you decide to shoot fireworks over the 4th of July.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Hancock County is gearing up for Warsaw's Bicentennial Celebration this weekend. Warsaw has had a big hand in the nation's western expansion and history since it's inception 200 years ago.

Monday, June 25, 2012  It's the same story across the Tri-States, extremely dry conditions along with city and county-wide burn bans. Meanwhile, hundreds of people continue to stock up on fireworks for next week's Fourth of July celebrations.

Friday, March 16, 2012  An organization trying to save the July 4 fireworks celebration in Hannibal has reached its fundraising goal.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  The Hannibal City Council is putting its money where its mouth is to keep fireworks in America's Hometown.

Friday, August 26, 2011  Quincy Junior High students on lockdown for about twenty-five minutes after hearing popping sounds across the street from school.

Friday, July 01, 2011  The Illinois Veterans Home will host the annual City of Quincy Fireworks Display on Monday, July 4th  2011 as part of the Home’s 125th Anniversary Celebration.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Two firecracker families on the rebound after Monday's storm.