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

Friday, October 26, 2012  A strong cold front stretching from Canada to Texas is expected to bring freezing temperatures to the region by Saturday morning.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  The soybean crop still has potential this season.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  A recent frost is leaving gardeners to wonder what will be the outcome of early planted gardens.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Warm temperatures this month broke records in the Midwest, but experts warn farmers and gardeners to be cautious about planting early.

Sunday, March 25, 2012  Mother nature has given us an early spring and it doesn't seem like anyone is complaining about it, especially farmers.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  An area-wide Freeze Warning is in effect to officially mark the end of the growing season.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  A Frost Advisory is in effect for the westernmost portion of the Tri-State area for late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.

Monday, May 16, 2011  We may have thought we were in the clear after mid-April in our region of the midwest, however, anytime temperatures near 32 degrees Fahrenheit overnight, its smart to take precautions agains frost.

Friday, January 08, 2010  Officials tell commuters to 'take it easy' as snowstorm pushes east after 4 die in Ohio crash

Wednesday, December 30, 2009  Frostnip and frostbite are caused by exposing freezing cold temperatures and wind chills to skin for an extended amount of time.

Monday, November 02, 2009  A hard freeze is very different than frost.  You have to do a bit of preparation work to make sure you won't lose any favorite foilage overnight.

Friday, March 06, 2009  Hard frosts are still possible and can damage frail flowers.  That means it's a good idea to cover flowers with blankets or cloths which are not protected by mulch and leaves.

Thursday, January 29, 2009  Three women in New Jersey are accused of abandoning a former friend in the woods in 8-degree weather even though she was wearing just a dress and one shoe.

Thursday, February 14, 2008  Iowa City police say a University of Iowa student who passed out in an alley while walking home from the bars has lost fingers and toes to frostbite.The student was found Sunday morning. Police believe he'd been in the alley for about six hours. It was 4 degrees when he was found.

Tuesday, April 03, 2007  Frost could do damage; protection important when temps drop