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

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

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.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The Hannibal School District along with every other public school district in the state of Missouri are gearing up for the next round of reviews under the Missouri School Improvement Program.

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

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.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Prices at the pump usually go up because of supply and demand. The same goes for the price of another gas.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Aggressive efforts to prevent students from dropping out contributed to a modest 3.5 percentage point increase nationally in the high school graduation rate from 2001 to 2009, according to research presented Monday at the Grad Nation summit in Washington.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  A Pike County Missouri woman gets her high school diploma almost 50 years after she was suppose to graduate from Bowling Green High School in 1964.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  The story of a military mom's wish to see her son graduate basic training.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Pink flamingos are not just tacky yard ornaments ... they are tacky yard ornaments for a good cause and now they are missing.

Monday, June 06, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for June 6, we talk about a Texas valedictorian who just wanted to say a prayer.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  Rain delays rehearsal

Sunday, May 15, 2011  QND's Band Director Pam Potter is one of them, who has decided to retire after 34 years with the school. Potter's taught for 45 years and says that's a good number to go out on.

Friday, May 13, 2011  We’re in the thick of graduation season and one of the most popular gifts for grads:  a children’s book.