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

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  These cool, wet conditions are preventing farmers from planting corn crops, but it's not too late.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Spring is here and athletes are hitting the fields hard. All those hours of practice could lead to championships and gold medals but it can also cause a career ending problem. KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you why doctor's are telling you to take a day off training.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  A new program in Hannibal has kicked off and organizers are hoping plenty of volunteers jump on board to make it a success.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  For the past couple of years, the Illinois State Fire Marshal has been discussing a proposal that could cost new homeowners a pretty penny.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  The Phoenix Night Club in Quincy was busy getting the place ready for patrons to bring in the new year.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Update: Mayor Spring says Quincy has more than 12,000 trees on the city right of ways -- 1200 of those, or 10 percent, are ash trees.

Monday, November 19, 2012  The Emerald Ash Borer has taken over thousands of ash trees in the upper Midwest.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Winter Weather Awareness Day in Missouri reminds people to prepare for winter weather, including car winterization.

Friday, November 09, 2012  It's shopping season, but you can't get your shopping done if your wallet is stolen.

Friday, October 12, 2012  On average U-S firemen respond to a fire every 23 seconds. So ask yourself, do you have a plan?

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  West Nile virus activity is up in the state of Illinois.

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Sunday, January 08, 2012  Sharing spoons with kids can transmit dental disease

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  One local family knows when a child has a food allergy, life changes and normal things can prove difficult.  Here's why doctors say some food allergies aren't life-long sentences from foods in part three of this Special Parenting Tips report, Deadly Reaction.

Monday, November 14, 2011  For Part 2 of this special Parenting Tips report "Deadly Reaction," KHQA's Melissa Shriver investigates why what your baby eats and does now can actually help prevent environmental and food allergies later in life.