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

Friday, May 10, 2013  It's the only place in Iowa where you can experience three centuries of life on the farm.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Debate continues over solution to Illinois pension crisis.

Friday, May 03, 2013  This weekend, one of the top tournaments in the world, the U.S. and Women's Chess Championships, will take place in St. Louis, known to many as the Chess Capital of the U.S.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Illinois House of Representatives has approved a massive overhaul of state pensions. It's the first time the House has passed such a plan after more than a year of negotiating and many failed attempts over the years.

Friday, April 26, 2013  It's the only family-owned zoo in Illinois.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  As trend wanes, casinos in Las Vegas and on Mississippi riverboats fold on poker rooms

Monday, February 25, 2013  Illinois' largest public employees' union says a strike is a real possibility.

Friday, February 08, 2013  The KD Center in Eldon, Iowa will be hosting the public for the American Gothic House Center's annual birthday celebration.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Two Chinese college students collapsed and died when they were testing for an annual, mandatory 1,000-meter run in late November.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Some ask why lawmakers aren't moving forward, and why taxpayers aren't more angry with them.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Wintertime has blanketed the Quincy area with a surge in home sales.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Residents are asked to conserve water due to drought conditions.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Official disaster declaration for Pike County, Illinois from the USDA.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Warm Springs Ranch in Boonville, Missouri is the only Clydesdale breeding farm for the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  If you're looking for a nice place to cool off, or just a cool place to visit, you don't have to go far from home.