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

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

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.

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.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Hurricane Sandy dealt a blow to the east coast this year. The cleanup began in the dark as a light shined on the midwest for help.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Guatemalans huddle in cold streets, search rubble for survivors after quake kills at least 48

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Keep your pets safe in case of a disaster.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  More than a 100 blood drives have been canceled on the East Coast because of Hurricane Sandy.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Official disaster declaration for Pike County, Illinois from the USDA.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  A new report says the city of Joplin might not end up with any debt related to the May 22 tornado.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for June 8, we're talking about pets predicting natural disasters.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  The Quincy Fire Department wants to make sure you're ready for a disaster.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  UPDATED with video. The death toll from landslides in northwestern China more than doubled Tuesday to 702, as crews in three countries across Asia struggled to reach survivors from flooding that has afflicted millions of people.

Monday, August 09, 2010  Rescuers lifted muddy bodies into trucks, and aid convoys choked the road into the remote Chinese town where hundreds died and more than 1,100 were missing Monday from landslides caused by heavy rain.