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

Saturday, January 26, 2013  The 3rd annual Polar Plunge had people jumping into the mighty Mississippi River in the 25 degree weather.

Monday, April 30, 2012  Authorities were trying to determine what caused Sunday's accident that killed three generations in a single family.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  It was a record breaking day at Upper Moorman Park Saturday. More than 300 people took part in Quincy's Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge. Together, they raised $51,244. 331 for Special Olympics. Both numbers are the highest Quincy's Polar Plunge has seen to date.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  The stock market finished its worst day since the financial crisis.

Saturday, February 26, 2011  It was a very chilly Saturday in the Tri-States but that didn't stop more than three hundred people from jumping in the icy cold waters. It was all part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge in Quincy.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Previously occupied home sales sink 27 pct. to lowest level since 1995 as economy weakens

Tuesday, May 25, 2010  The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged at the market's open today on fears over the Korean penninsula.

Thursday, May 06, 2010  UPDATE: Officials looking into whether a techinical glitch led to Dow plunging nearly 1,000 points within minutes before recovering to close down 347.

Saturday, January 30, 2010  Dozens plunge in the Mississippi River in Pike County, Missouri for a good cause.

Monday, January 25, 2010  Home sales plunge nearly 17 percent in December, missing expectations

Monday, July 06, 2009  Oil plunges near $64 as weak economic data spreads doubt about a recovery

Tuesday, June 09, 2009  A Central Illinois man survives what some are calling a sure fatal accident after his car plunges off a 100 foot cliff in Burlington, Iowa.

Monday, May 18, 2009  Kyle Parker told police a man beat him repeatedly with the plunger after the man and three others forced their way into Parker's apartment Saturday night.

Monday, April 20, 2009  Dow plunges about 290 as investors worry about trouble on bank balance sheets

Monday, March 02, 2009  It may not be another Depression, but it might be another depression.