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

Yesterday at 4:01 PM  Police arrested a Fort Madison man who is charged with trying to hire someone to shoot at police officers.

Yesterday at 2:50 AM  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Thursday, May 16, 2013  It's tee time at the Westview Golf Course. But if you're not ready to get on the green just yet, the facility has something in the works to warm you up.

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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Tri-Township, LaGrange and Palmyra fire departments have been called to the scene of the trailer fire next to Fergie Autoparts located in the far west end of West Quincy.

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  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  More people with mental health needs will not get the care they need.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  If you buy Sudafed in Missouri, police in California know your name.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  VIDEO ADDED: Quincy resident Sandy Polley woke Tuesday morning to find quite a surprise out in the backyard.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A mountain lion was reported on the northeast side of Oskaloosa in south-central Iowa, but now authorities can't locate it.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Willie Franklin, 37, is charged in numerous robberies, including the Dec. 26 robbery of the First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers