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

2 hours, 33 minutes ago  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Upgrades are needed as the lock and dam system built in the 1930s continues to show the signs of age.

Friday, April 19, 2013  U.S. 54 in Pike County, Ill. at the Champ Clark Bridge will be closed at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 20 due to current crest predictions.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Missouri National Guard citizen-soldiers will assist communities along the Mississippi River in flood fight after heavy rains this week

Thursday, April 18, 2013  VIDEO ADDED: Work began at around 1 p.m. along the Hannibal riverfront.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Recent rains and snow melt have improved the river stages on the Mississippi River and that has many producers looking forward to what the spring and summer will bring.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Hy-Vee says it's recalling some bags of Hy-Vee dog food that might contain a toxin commonly found in corn.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The City of Hannibal is moving forward with plans for more dredging at the Hannibal marina.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Midwest gets some much needed rainfall.

Monday, January 07, 2013  America's hometown saw tourism that broke records throughout 2012.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The Army Corps of Engineers is delaying the use of explosives to blast away treacherous rock pinnacles on the Mississippi River.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  River could possibly drop to 9 feet by December 30, 2012.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The U.S Army Corps of Engineers is considering a plan to reduce the flow of the Missouri River and that could affect barge traffic up and down the Mississippi River.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Navigating the Mississippi is become more difficult due to the drought.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Triple digit temperatures is causing some concern among livestock producers because farm ponds seem to be evaporating away in the all the heat.