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

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.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The governor's decision would hinge on whether the bill includes provisions enabling the governor to suspend the program if the federal government decides to prosecute state employees who administer it.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Universities, theaters in 4 cities to join in creating new theatrical productions on Civil War

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  Same-sex couples in Maryland were greeted with cheers and noisemakers held over from New Year's Eve parties, as gay marriage became legal in the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line on New Year's Day.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Maine, Maryland back same-sex marriage in historic votes; Washington, Colorado OK legal pot

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Not unstoppable: System that was superstorm Sandy is tapering off with snow in Appalachia

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  24-year-old Maryland pro wins World Series Of Poker title and $8.53 million.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Attorney for Maryland teen says his client was bullied, did not intend to shoot anyone

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Story updated with video: A 17-year-old injured in the shooting remains in critical condition.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Updated: It appears the shooter, a 15-year-old student, shot randomly at others before being subdued.

Monday, June 18, 2012  School may be out for the summer, but a group of nine girls from Payson Junior High School just returned home after a National History Day competition in Washington D.C.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  3 more primary victories in hand, Romney turning toward Obama and away from GOP rivals

Monday, April 02, 2012  Update: The city of Hannibal is cracking down on the owners of a crumbling hotel.

Saturday, March 31, 2012  The spokesman for the Illinois lottery says three tickets have split the record $640 million Mega Millions jackpot.

Monday, December 26, 2011  The city of Hannibal has asked the owners of the old Maryland Hotel, which is next door to city hall, to start fixing the building.