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

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The Illinois Sheriff's Association has endorsed a resolution that doesn't support a proposed gun ban in the state.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  John Edgar is charged with drug-induced homicide.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Illinois gun owners will keep a close watch on the state legislature the next 6 months.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Pearl, Ill. man is accused of providing heroin to woman who later died.

Sunday, November 04, 2012  A Pearl, Illinois man is behind bars for providing heroin to a Milton woman who later died from the drug.

Monday, April 02, 2012  The Pike County Sheriff's Department says that Sheriff Paul Petty and a Department of Natural Resources officer recovered the body of an 81-year-old man in a pond in rural Griggsville Monday at approximately 8:24 a.m.

Thursday, September 15, 2011  Update: Although authorities now know that the bones discovered are human, Pike County Sheriff Paul Petty says DNA testing will help identify the victim.

Sunday, September 11, 2011  The Pike County Sheriff's Department says it's investigating what has the potential to be bones that were found near the John Hay Public Area last night.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  Some parents in the Western School District in Barry continue to voice concerns over an alleged bomb threat proven to be false last Thursday. We found out how that morning's events played out and why.

Monday, August 29, 2011  On Sunday, deputies arrested 23-year-old Joseph Phillips from Dallas as he was moving into a home near Pearl, Ill.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  Pike County Sheriff Paul Petty asks you to check your vehicles and report any missing items in the event they have been recovered following recent burglaries.

Friday, April 29, 2011  A woman was overcome by smoke while calling 911 Friday.

Wednesday, June 09, 2010  A 25-year-old in Pittsfield was arrested for aggravated battery of a child.