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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A mountain lion was reported on the northeast side of Oskaloosa in south-central Iowa, but now authorities can't locate it.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  The Red Cross is assessing needs with local officials.

Monday, March 25, 2013  What spring? Storm dumps foot or more of snow across several central US states, pushes east

Friday, July 06, 2012  Midwest's hot sticky days give way to equally stifling nights, offering no relief

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Sightings of mountain lions have been on the rise in Missouri, and some of those cats turn out to be visitors from other states.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Warm temperatures this month broke records in the Midwest, but experts warn farmers and gardeners to be cautious about planting early.

Friday, March 16, 2012  Tree pollen is the big culprit right now for people who are suffering from runny noses and watery eyes.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Proposed legislation would require anyone who kills a mountain lion to report it immediately to a state conservation agent.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  Overnight some parts of the region did see that sleet and snow with the bulk of the system staying just south of the Tri-State area on Monday night and early Tuesday morning.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  Missouri school children take part in earthquake drill as part of Great Central U.S. Shake Out.

Monday, March 28, 2011  Update:  DNA test confirms mountain lion near West Plains, Mo.

Monday, June 07, 2010  Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to tour a central Illinois community damaged by a tornado and storms over the weekend.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  Spring isn't all about sunshine and blooming flowers.