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

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The votes are in and Illini West High School will not be getting a new building.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Investigators determined that a November fire that destroyed a Fort Madison furniture store was intentionally set.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Republican Aaron Schock of Peoria says he hopes other GOP hopefuls will step aside for his campaign.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The Illini West High School District will ask voters again for a new high school.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The City of Quincy says letters will soon be going out to city residents explaining the upcoming switchover of electricity providers for many city residents all under the electric aggregation plan.

Friday, November 30, 2012  No-Shave November is about over, but don't forget the cause behind the hair.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  After being on the endangered species list in Illinois for more then 80 years, a new law on the books now allows for the trapping of river otters.

Friday, November 23, 2012  A central Iowa fruit and vegetable distributor is recalling several lots of cherry tomatoes.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Agreement with Kohl's secures district bread for time being.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The school is at a loss with what to do after the Hancock County community voted down a tax increase that would have helped build a new school just down the road.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Voter turnout numbers good in Iowa and Missouri.

Monday, November 05, 2012  One day left in their stubbornly close race, President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney are storming through a final exhaustive campaign push Monday that won't end until the wee hours of Election Day in pursuit of every possible vote.

Friday, November 02, 2012  It's the third year for the annual Community Thanksgiving meal in Fort Madison.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Missouri election officials expect much higher voter turnout this year.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Pleas of parents and other won't save the JDC.