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

Saturday, January 12, 2013  FERC grants city permits for hydroelectic power stations at Winfield and Clarksville, Mo. dams.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Senator says President Obama has made the problem on the river a top priority.

Saturday, June 30, 2012  Have you ever wondered how your electricity is generated, before it makes it to your house?

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  The city of Quincy is trying to keep the dream of a hydro power plant alive at two lock and dams.

Monday, December 19, 2011  It appears City of Quincy administrators are contemplating a lawsuit against at least one of the contractors involved in the failed attempt to build a hydropower plant at Lock and Dam 21.

Monday, December 19, 2011  AP IMPACT: Survey shows more than 32 power plants to be retired because of new pollution rules

Monday, May 23, 2011  There are ot only are questions about what to do next, there's a major concern looming on the horizon.

Thursday, May 19, 2011  FERC issues denial in Thursday meeting

Thursday, May 19, 2011  The City of Quincy missed a deadline required by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  FutureGen Alliance holds open house in its new offices in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Friday, March 25, 2011  Japan's leader calls situation 'grave' at nuclear plant where dangerous breach suspected

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  Radiation detected in Tokyo's tap water; smoke prompts new evacuation of leaking nuclear plant

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  Nuclear safety official says spent fuel pool at crippled plant may be boiling

Monday, November 08, 2010  Technicians at the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant will begin work Monday morning to fix a pipe that leaked radioactive water and forced the plant to shut down.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  At least some of the coal producers and other companies working with the Department of Energy to build an experimental coal-fired power plant in Illinois have decided to stick with the project despite major changes to the original plan.