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

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Over the years, scientists have found that laughter is great for your health.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Updated with video: "This will be the biggest widespread storm of the winter," National Weather Service meteorologist Amy Seeley said.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  More than 20,000 emergency room cases have been reported, mostly involving teens or young adults who have consumed energy drinks.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  The holidays are supposed to be a time of fun and family.  But it often includes stress, which could lead to heart problems.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Updated with video: Ron Palillo, actor who played nerdy teen Arnold Horshack on 'Welcome Back, Kotter' dies at 63

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Updated with video: Clark had a heart attack Wednesday morning at Saint John's hospital in Santa Monica, a day after he was admitted for an outpatient procedure.

Sunday, April 01, 2012  Ralls County taxpayers will vote on a tax levy increase Tuesday to maintain and improve their ambulance service.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  Davy Jones, who rose to fame as lead singer of The Monkees, dies in Florida

Friday, February 03, 2012  Ladies in red flocked to Knoblauch Hall Friday at Western Illinois University. They were celebrating national Go Red Day with their annual heart healthy luncheon.

Friday, September 23, 2011  Blessing Hospital has achieved a quicker response for heart attack patients. Thirty eight minutes is the average time it takes for Blessing's staff to identify a heart attack and get blood flowing back to your heart. It's a new record for Blessing.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Blessing Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services Department has a new tool to help treat patients whose visual and motor function has been compromised by neurological injuries or diseases. The Dynavision D2 Visuomotor Training System assists occupational therapists in the treatment of visual field deficits and visual and attention deficit disorders.

Friday, July 22, 2011  It's a program called Heart First.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  We take a look at this following the death of Elizabeth Taylor who died from CHF on Wednesday.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  Sarah Deien shares the story of a man whose desire for a clean driveway led to his death.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  Marion County Sheriff Jimmy Shinn is no stranger to emergency situations.