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

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  Fees are going up for operators of Illinois public swimming pools for the first time in almost 40 years.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Much of the Tri-States saw more than four inches of rain over Labor Day weekend and that is impacting some communities still under burn bans.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Dallas Rural Water District and West Prairie Water Coop are asking customers to conserve water.

Monday, July 09, 2012  The Mill Creek Water District in Quincy is asking customers to conserve water.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  Wavering Aquatic Center and Indian Mounds Pool in Quincy will offer reduced admission during the excessive heat warning.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Lifeguards at Hannibal Aquatic center mark each life saved with an arm band.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Missouri's Lewis County Water District #1 is asking that customers conserve water.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Update: The Marion County Water District has lifted a water conservation request for residents near Philadelphia, Mo.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  The Marion County Water District near Philadelphia, Mo. and the Hickory Kerton Water Co-Op in Rushville, Ill. are asking you to conserve water.

Monday, May 28, 2012  Hickory Curtain Water Co-Op customers in Rushville are asked to conserve water until further notice.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Most area pools will start opening their doors this weekend. But it takes so much more than just flipping the closed sign to open.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the KHQA viewing area starting Tuesday.

Friday, May 27, 2011  The Quincy Park District says they're ready to open the pools for the 2011 summer season.

Monday, August 09, 2010  The Quincy Park District has a cheaper way for you to cool off.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  Illinois health officials are reminding the public to practice good hygiene before diving into swimming pools.