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

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  A one car accident at 22nd and State Street blocked traffic for a time Friday morning just after 9.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The massive sandbagging effort in Meredosia has slowed down and now officials are patrolliong levees looking for weak points and boils.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Almost half the levee has been sandbagged. The river isn't expected to crest until Friday.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  You have the chance to check out a unique church service Friday in Quincy.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Time is running out for you to get that state grant for your college education in Illinois.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  The search for a missing Lincoln County woman came to an end Sunday afternoon.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  A crash involving an SUV and a minivan sent three people to the hospital with injuries Friday night.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  A mobile home fire on the 3900 block of Bluff Road left a Fort Madison couple without a home Friday afternoon.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  U.S. shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of spending.

Friday, December 21, 2012  People everywhere observed a moment of silence Friday morning at 8:30 to remember the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Students at Keokuk High School should expect delays Friday morning.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  One community is trying to take a proactive approach to their post office and what changes might take place during a reorganization

Monday, November 26, 2012  A record number of shoppers boosts the first weekend of holiday shopping season

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Small Business Saturday will offer shoppers incentives to keep their holiday dollars local.