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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Hannibal residents will see utility rates go up in the coming months.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  The Civil War Trust helps coordinate a one day clean up at 100 Civil War historic sites across the US and The Battle of Athens Historic Site is one of them.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The Mississippi River Water Walkers is carrying a copper pail of water from the northern most part of the Mississippi River in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana.

Friday, March 08, 2013  The planet was slowly cooling for thousands of years until an unprecedented reversal in the 20th century.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Gov. Pat Quinn said that he hopes the acquisition will boost public access for hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.

Friday, February 15, 2013  There's one thing that's remained constant in one Mississippi River town -- water from the LaGrange Artesian Well.

Friday, February 01, 2013  The American Red Cross is kicking off a series of blood drives over the next two weeks.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Don't be a victim of the flu epidemic. There are a few natural ways to prevent the common cold.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  Western Illinois University has transitioned from coal to natural gas to power its campus.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Bird watching enthusiasts around Iowa are looking to the skies this weekend for a glimpse of thousands of bald eagles making their way across the state.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Farmers across most of Missouri now are eligible for federal aid as a result of a natural disaster declaration by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The State of Illinois now has 152 new laws on the books effective January 1, 2013.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The holidays are officially over and between the cookies and cocktails your digestive system may be out of wack. But there's no need to look for over-the-counter prescriptions to get you back on point.

Friday, December 21, 2012  After being blasted by snow Thursday, the blood drive was pushed back to 11 a.m. Friday and it will run through 7 p.m. at 3000 N. 23rd St. in Quincy.