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

Yesterday at 4:46 PM  The Quincy riverfront was full of people who decided to Bridge the Gap today.

Friday, May 17, 2013  More than 5,000 war artifacts dating back to the 1600s decorate the All Wars Museum in Quincy.

Friday, May 17, 2013  VIDEO ADDED: People try to save animals from shelters everyday. Today was no different except a hockey player and airplane were involved.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two of the Mark Twain Lake public swimming beaches will be open later than usual because of the flood debris that needs to be cleaned up before the area opens to the public.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Twenty employees in the Operating Engineers Lcoal 965 withdrew its intent to strike notice after reaching an agreement with elected officials.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The legal case is continuing between several residents who live in the Turtle Lake area south of Quincy and the landowner who wants them to move out.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  In September of 1953, KHQA made its mark on broadcast television, hitting the airwaves with its first newscast.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Power has been restored to about  3,800 Pike County, Ill. homes, which were without power as severe storms moved through the area Wednesday night.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A jackpot of $475 million ranks as the second largest in Powerball history and third biggest overall.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  It's been a year since the Family Search Center in Nauvoo opened its doors.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Iowa lawmakers have reached a compromise on the first budget of the legislative session.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A Roodhouse, Illinois man is in jail after he drove a semi off the roadway while under the influence, Illinois State Police said.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Tri-Township firefighters responded to reports of a fully engulfed home, at 524 Turtle Lake Trail, just south of Quincy around 10 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Once the girl with the Billy Bob tattoo, Jolie now inspires with mastectomy revelation