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

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The Department of Natural Resources says the free fishing weekend will run from Friday through Sunday.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Over 140 veterans flocked to the Tri-States for Quincy's Fishing for Freedom event.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  A 10-year-old boy is supporting the troops through his books.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Clay Dyer brings his message of hope to the 13th annual Fighting for Freedom event.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Organizers are pulling the 3rd annual Fishing for Freedom event off the Mississippi River and plan to move it to Tri-State area lakes within 60 miles of Quincy.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  A round of bowling on Saturday at the Tangerine Bowl helped support local veterans.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Public health officials have issued new guidelines for eating fish caught in some Illinois rivers and lakes.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Missouri's paddlefish-snagging season opens Friday, March 15. Meanwhile at least eight people face federal charges for illegally trafficking paddlefish caviar from the Show-Me-State.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Gov. Pat Quinn said that he hopes the acquisition will boost public access for hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.

Monday, October 22, 2012  The plan to build a sports complex is Fort Madison has received another big boost.

Friday, September 21, 2012  The Griggsville site will be processing center for Asian carp to be exported to China.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Bikers from the Lone Wolf No Club in Hannibal held their annual Shiloh Fish Fry Saturday evening.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Donate your old band instrument to a music student in need.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  The clank of horseshoes will be deafening in Hannibal this weekend. More than 500 teams are descending on the town for the largest horseshoe tournament in the state.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Some of the proceeds from the Great River Golden Reel Fishing Rodeo will benefit a local Wounded Warrior Retreat Center.