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.

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.

Sunday, July 03, 2011  Water distribution center set up at Beverly, Illinios firehouse and township building due to water main leak.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  We checked in at the emergency center at Blessing Hospital.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  As bad as it can get for people out in this heat, it's even worse for animals.

Friday, July 23, 2010  The American Society of Safety Engineers offers heat-related illness safety tips.