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

39 minutes ago  An investigation by the Macon County Sheriff's Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol K-9 Unit became a two day search for a suspect from Callaeo Missouri.

Today at 7:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Devin Lewis is charged in the October 2012 death of 35-year-old Howard Vincent.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission recommended a five-month suspension for Jesse Gilsdorf.

Monday, June 10, 2013  A two-year-old child from Perry, Missouri died Saturday night at the University Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  John Wood Community College is offering a two week STEM class for high school students and they're getting up close and personal with science, technology, engineering and math.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  VIDEO ADDED: A semi carrying logs overturned on a state highway near Canton, Mo. Thursday.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The positions were all approved by the board for the Elementary Academic Director, Dewey Principal, Human Resources Director and the Director of Regional Safe School-Special Education.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Dangerous thrills: After deaths of pro storm chasers, industry questions risks and motivations

Monday, June 03, 2013  The Salvation Army will begin distributing fans Monday as part of its fan program.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Kathy Kendrick, 53, and Brent A. Schmalshof, 48, were pronounced dead after the 12:30 a.m. Sunday incident in Pike County, Ill.

Friday, May 31, 2013  One death reported related to Thursday's severe weather.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Home Depot officials say an employee died in an accident at a distribution center in central Missouri.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Crews finally get most electric service restored in Hannibal a week after high winds knock about 80 percent of the city into the dark.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Does evidence that Trayvon Martin used marijuana have any relevance to George Zimmerman's trial for shooting and killing the unarmed teen?