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

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Survey revelas that U.S. private employers added 135,000 jobs in May

Saturday, June 01, 2013  The rough night of storms led Gov. Jay Nixon to declare a state of emergency late Friday after the storms that spawned tornadoes, damaging winds and heavy rain crossed Missouri from the southwest to the northeast.

Friday, May 24, 2013  The NWS in St. Louis wants Missouri residents to prepare for the upcoming summer season and the hazards that arrive with this time of year.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Severe weather watches and warnings issued. Tornado touches down in Monroe County.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  It's Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil has made his prediction. He says expect an early spring.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  As water levels continue to drop on the Mississippi River, concern over a "shut-down" is growing.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  With a few rounds of winter weather under our belts, many are talking how the snow impacts our on-going drought.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Travel in the Tri-State area could become tricky at times on New Years Eve with a Winter Weather Advisory issued.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Crash limits traffic to one lane.

Friday, December 21, 2012  As we contend with the first blast of winter weather, it should serve as a reminder to those people who might be travelling next week during the Christmas holiday.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Reports of numerous motorists stranded in McDonough County.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  With the snow event coming to an end, blowing and drifting was the major overnight issue.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Students will remain at school until parents come to pick them up.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  The Iowa Department of Public Safety is discouraging travel in the state of Iowa from overnight tonight through Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Forecasters warned that heavy snow coupled with strong winds could create blizzard conditions from Kansas to Wisconsin.