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

Friday, May 31, 2013  See how one resident was prepared for the severe weather and flood conditions.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Marion County Emergency Management Director John Hark announced Monday afternoon that all five flood gates will be installed Tuesday morning.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Farmer's are liking what they see as far as moisture and helping to end drought-like conditions

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  The lack of rain and triple digit temperatures haven't hurt the grape crop. In fact it has helped it.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  High temperatures and a lack of rain are having a direct impact on area trees.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  According to the latest assessment from the U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate to severe drought conditions are now present across the Tri-State area.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  As the local roller coaster of weather conditions continues, we look ahead towards next week with more of the same expected.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Another chance of “light snow” is in the forecast for the Tri-State area Thursday night.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Pike County, Illinois farmer Patrick Webster has never been in the fields August 22.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  Spring weather slowing up planting and germination.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  Corn and soybean harvest is down because of wet spring and summer weather.

Thursday, October 29, 2009  This wet harvest could mean less money in farmers' pockets.