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

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Early construction begins on the Orascom Fertilizer plant near Wever Iowa.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Storms and flooding forced the second closure this year due to high waters.

Monday, June 10, 2013  She is the 72nd woman to hold the title of Miss Iowa.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad has issued a disaster emergency proclamation for five additional counties, including Lee.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The crash occurred at approximately 12:35 p.m. on Argyle Road.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The Department of Natural Resources says the free fishing weekend will run from Friday through Sunday.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Amber Alert issued for two boys from Iowa aged 4 and 1 month has been canceled.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Update: Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals seeking a 30-day delay of a mandate for the state to enact a concealed gun carry law.

Friday, May 31, 2013  The Illinois Senate has approved a bill to become the last state in the nation to allow the carrying of concealed guns.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Rain soaked fields hamper corn and soybean planting in Iowa.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Some folks in Denmark, Iowa may have captured a twister on camera last night.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Firefighters say no one was injured when a house near Keokuk caught fire Tuesday morning.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Money is part of a  $1.7 billion dollar budget.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Groups with tax-exempt status must have educational, charitable, religious or other charitable purposes and cannot be involved in elections or engage in substantial lobbying activity.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Iowa lawmakers have reached a compromise on the first budget of the legislative session.