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

Monday, June 10, 2013  Business magazine says that issues like hiring and firing and drug testing will have be addressed if bill becomes law.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A British newspaper reported that the administration was collecting telephone records of millions of US citizens who were Verizon customers.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  One of the summer's first weekend festivals kicks off this weekend in the Tri-States.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A mountain lion was reported on the northeast side of Oskaloosa in south-central Iowa, but now authorities can't locate it.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Larget economic investment in the state's history.

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

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Raffles, hunting gear and guns were only a part of what drew in hundreds of people to the Adams County Fairgrounds Saturday.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Lawmakers in Illinois are in the hot seat Friday morning.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  More than a thousand people brought their appetites to the area's biggest charity breakfast Saturday morning.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  The 56th annual Pork-A-Rama event will be at Unity High School in Mendon on Saturday, January 19.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Eliminating the $1 bill could save taxpayers plenty over the next 30 years

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Review: Kabul Bank sent hundreds of millions of dollars out of Afghanistan

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  The $425 million jackpot, the largest in Powerball's history, represents a potential life-changing fortune.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Alex Karras, NFL defensive lineman who starred in "Webster," "Blazing Saddles," dies at 77

Monday, October 08, 2012  Presidential race rumbles into final 4 weeks; Romney talks foreign affairs, Obama raises cash