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

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  John Grotts, 59, of Ursa, Ill. Is charged with maintaining a drug-involved premises.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Police discovered methamphetamine and materials used to make the drug during an April search at the Ursa home of John Grotts, the Adams County Sheriff's Department and the West Central Illinois Drug Task Force said.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The legal case is continuing between several residents who live in the Turtle Lake area south of Quincy and the landowner who wants them to move out.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The public had a chance to view possibilities for a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River at Louisiana, Missouri.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  In a new development, the Lee County Sheriff's Office confirms that the victim of an assault on Tuesday, March 12 was 45-year-old Gina Sisk.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Deputies responded to a 911 call about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday at the 2544 Hilton Road home of Gina Sisk.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The lawsuit filed in late February is the third against Gina Sisk. Keokuk Community School District Superintendent Tim Hood released an official statement about the lawsuit.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge skeptical of former Sen. Craig's use of campaign cash to pay for sex-sting legal defense

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The bill would allow patients with a qualifying condition, such as cancer, to get a prescription for medical marijuana.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gun victims' families, others take opposing sides at latest Senate hearing on firearms curbs

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Close to 75 people attended a public forum Tuesday evening, at the Methodist Church of Canton, to discuss their concerns about the city's recent decision to up their water bills.

Friday, February 01, 2013  The Quincy Public School District was happy to announce a new superintendent Friday.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Business Manager Joel Murphy will take over for current temporary district administrator Cal Lee starting Monday, pending his approval by the school board.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some came to the hearing to defend their Second Amendment rights, but the vast majority appeared to support stricter gun control.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Developments Wednesday connected to the debate over gun violence and weapons control in the U.S.