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

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

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Live house burn in Liberty used as training exercise for Adams and Pike County's firefighters.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The bridge near Louisiana, Mo. closed April. 20.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Almost half the levee has been sandbagged. The river isn't expected to crest until Friday.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Residents of one Louisiana, Missouri neighborhood are looking for a new mode of transportation just to get to work or school.

Friday, April 19, 2013  U.S. 54 in Pike County, Ill. at the Champ Clark Bridge will be closed at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 20 due to current crest predictions.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The student faces charges of making a terrorist threat.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  John Wood Community College Partners with Western High School to prepare students for college.

Monday, March 25, 2013  More than 2,000 children in Pike County, Ill. will be able to receive dental care closer to home next year.

Friday, March 22, 2013  The iconic, 10-acre site along U.S. Highway 54 has attracted thousands of moviegoers from both sides of the Mississippi River since it first opened in 1952.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  County highway crews in Pike County, Illinois are prepared to plow through round two early Tuesday morning.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Gov. Pat Quinn said that he hopes the acquisition will boost public access for hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.

Monday, February 18, 2013  If you're looking for ways to stretch your budget for healthy and fresh foods, you're in luck.