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

Friday, May 24, 2013  HIgh water is still affecting the Mississippi River and so the Corps of Enginners want boaters to be on the lookout this weekend and be safe.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Tuesday night, dozens of residents turned out for a neighborhood meeting at the Quincy Public Library.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The owners of a Keokuk care facility are in trouble with the law for possible Medicaid Fraud.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  Fees are going up for operators of Illinois public swimming pools for the first time in almost 40 years.

Monday, November 12, 2012  A house at 801 Union Street in Hannibal has caught the attention of neighbors and city officials as to what to do about the structure that is falling into disrepair.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The Quincy Fire Department has started a new program that identifies vacant structures in the downtown area with either an "X" or a "/" to warn fire crews of potential danger inside the structure.

Friday, June 01, 2012  Update: Fort Madison will begin its new rental property inspection program in a month.

Monday, May 14, 2012  One issue up for discussion at the Quincy City Council meeting is allowing the Director of Inspection and Enforcement the authority to issue citations within city limits.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  The Keokuk Fire Chief is outlining a proposal to possibly change the city ordinance outling the use of sprinkler systems in some buildings.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  They say prime examples are charging customers for the ice used to keep fish fresh, or bloating seafood, such as scallops, with compounds that make them appear bigger.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  This Friday, March 9 traffic will be reduced to one lane with a 10 ft. width restriction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for inspections and (measuring) calculations for the upcoming repairs.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  State workers plan to perform inspections on the two-lane bridge most of the day.

Monday, December 12, 2011  Students get hands-on training in the heating and air conditioning program. Throughout the next month or two, some of them will provide their expertise for free.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Horses could soon be slaughtered in US for human food after Congress lifts ban on inspections

Friday, September 23, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for September 23, a local sanitarian gives advice to prevent food poisoning from hitting your family.