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

Monday, July 23, 2012  With the mercury still climbing to over 100 degrees, Monday we checked to see how one retailer is doing on fans and air conditioner units.

Monday, July 16, 2012  The heat and humidity will return this week with high temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Due to the dangerous heat over much of the Tri-State area, the National Weather Service has issued an "Excessive Heat Warning" until 10 p.m. on Saturday. Follow this story for up-to-the-minute news on cooling centers and other news on the high temps.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  High heat and humidity are set to continue for the Tri-State area through Wednesday afternoon with highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s, with heat index readings near 99 degrees.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the KHQA viewing area starting Tuesday.

Friday, July 22, 2011  Update:  Check this story for cooling centers and activity cancelations.

Monday, July 11, 2011  Watch out for your friends, family, neighbors and especially the elderly in this heat.  They might not recognize the signs of heat exhaustion in themselves.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  Things are really heating up in Illinois.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  Extreme temperatures continued Thursday across a large swath of the country, killing more than a dozen people, at least two police dogs and likely contributing to the death of Franklin the rhinoceros at a Mississippi zoo.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  Temperatures hit a record 95 degrees in parts of the Tri-States, while it felt more like 110 degrees.

Monday, August 02, 2010  The Tri-States is under a heat advisory for Monday and Tuesday.

Friday, July 30, 2010  Heat advisories were posted from the Carolinas to the Great Plains as the South continued to roast Friday under temperatures and humidity that made beaches feel more like bakeries.

Friday, July 23, 2010  The heat advisory issued Thursday will remain in effect until 7:00 p.m. CDT Friday evening.