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

Friday, May 17, 2013  Police arrested a Fort Madison man who is charged with trying to hire someone to shoot at police officers.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  Differences in platform needs at train station being worked out.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Upgrades are needed as the lock and dam system built in the 1930s continues to show the signs of age.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The director of a Fort Madison animal shelter says an escaped dog was found decapitated near the shelter grounds and police need your help.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Fort Madison firefighters responded to an early morning house fire Sunday morning.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  A woman was rescued from her Fort Madison home Saturday morning while it was on fire, only it wasn't from a firefighter.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A Fort Madison man is charged with felony and misdemeanor drug charges.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Snowfall continues affect area businesses and events.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Update: Iowa prison officials say the lockdown at the Fort Madison Prison began after a staffer smuggled in contraband.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Snow continues to lightly fall around the Tri-States Tuesday, March 5 and weather may affect area businesses and events.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Investigators determined that a November fire that destroyed a Fort Madison furniture store was intentionally set.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The weather could affect a number of area organizations into Thursday, so stay here for a list of canceled events.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The weather could affect a number of area organizations into Thursday and Friday, so stay here for a list of canceled events.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The United Food and Commercial Workers sent out a press release Friday morning announcing the agreement.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  A southeast Iowa factory that makes wind turbine blades has recalled some workers laid off last fall as orders increase.