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

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.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  The Missouri Department of Transportation has issued a "No Travel" Advisory for the state as another major winter storm makes its way into the state.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Drifting snow, wet and icy road conditions may disrupt travel and motorists should allow extra time when making travel plans.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Reports of numerous motorists stranded in McDonough County.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  The Northbound lanes of U.S. 61 just south of Hannibal near the Fireworks Superstore are closed due to an incident.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Regardless of plowing, MoDOT says the winter weather makes travel hazardous and urges motorists stay put until the snow stops and roads are clear.

Monday, January 09, 2012  For our Facebook Story of the Day for January 9, we're talking about new laws that have taken affect in Illinois in 2012 ... and one of them has been coined the "roadkill bill."

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  We've seen the start of the holiday season and the massive amount of travel that ensued ... but what about accidents that might happen?

Thursday, November 24, 2011  State and Local Police to Conduct Hundreds of Enforcement Zones, Numerous Roadside Safety Checks

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  Law enforcement agencies team up with railroad companies to raise awareness of safety at railroad crossings and along tracks.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  A massive storm billed as the worst in decades barreled toward the northeast Wednesday, leaving vast swaths from Chicago to New York paralyzed by snow and ice, leaving hundreds of motorists stranded all night and shuttering airports and schools.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010 

Friday, September 17, 2010  Next week is National Child Safety Seat Week, and the state wants to make sure motorists know how to properly use them.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  Motorists in the states along the shores of Lake Michigan now have an updated website to ease their travels.

Thursday, July 22, 2010  The percentage of Illinois motorists using safety belts has reached a record of more than 92 percent.