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

Friday, June 07, 2013  The university Board of Trustees approved a 4.5 percent tuition increase Friday.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Quincy University held its graduation ceremonies Sunday and had a guest of honor.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The admnissions office at John Wood Community College says they're seeing more applications from soon to be graduates of Quincy Senior High School for enrollment next fall.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  FBI appeals to public for help solving Boston Marathon bombings; over 2,000 tips received

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Spirited 8-year-old boy, restaurant manager identified as victims in Boston Marathon bombing

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Musholt will be at West Point and will be there along with three other students from QND including his older brother who will be a senior cadet this fall.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Dot Foods is making its way through local high schools this month looking for high school recruits.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  The nation's high school graduation rate is the highest since 1976, but more than a fifth of students are still failing to get their diploma in four years, reveals an Education Department study.

Saturday, December 15, 2012  After 7 years, a fallen soldier received his degree from Western Illinois University.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Report: Employers plan modest increase in hiring for new college grads in coming year

Friday, November 09, 2012  Quincy native Billy Marquardt is at it again.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Jeremy Soule's work in "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" is getting him big time attention.

Friday, June 08, 2012  New students at Western Illinois University will be faced with a 4.5 percent increase in all-costs.

Sunday, May 13, 2012  One Quincy University student received a standing ovation at graduation and he didn't even notice.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  The Springfield bishop will deliver the May 13 commencement address at Quincy University.