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

Monday, November 19, 2012  Cargill was cited with three safety violations for failing to protect workers from unexpected start-up of machines at its Beardstown pork processing facility.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Business owners allowed to run video gaming machines in Carthage.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Missouri wants to change the way charter schools operate.

Friday, November 18, 2011  The weekend weather forecast features a split-personality – very warm and windy on Saturday; much cooler with less wind for Sunday.

Friday, November 11, 2011  The weather should be quite pleasant this weekend, so it’ll be a good time for outdoor work and recreation!

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  How much rain has fallen where you live? Here are some of the striking rainfall estimates so far.

Monday, November 07, 2011  Useful gear for negotiating outdoor time this week would include raincoats and umbrellas… and gloves and coats even by later in the week.

Friday, November 04, 2011  Terrific weather will greet you both Saturday and Sunday, so outdoor plans should go very well!

Friday, October 28, 2011  A great weekend of weather is upon us!

Friday, October 21, 2011  It's a beautiful weekend of sun and above-average temperatures!

Friday, October 14, 2011  This weekend has all the right weather ingredients for accomplishing all sorts of outdoor projects and chores!

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Story updated with video: GOP gains point to deeper conflicts with Obama over spending, jobs, reach of government

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  A 15-month prison sentence has been handed an insurance consultant who used employee IRA contributions to operate his company.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  UPDATED 5:05 p.m. CDT. Confronting soaring frustration over illegal immigration, President Barack Obama on Wednesday condemned Arizona's crackdown and pushed instead for a federal fix the nation could embrace.

Monday, March 22, 2010  State senators have approved a proposal to set up a High Speed Rail Commission for Illinois.