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

Yesterday at 2:50 PM  House fires, car accidents, ice rescues...the Quincy Fire Department is ready to respond to anything. That includes airplane crashes. KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you how Q-F-D prepares for any kind of aircraft disaster.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A QHS sophomore is being credited with saving a man's life after he choked on food and couldn't breathe.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two of the Mark Twain Lake public swimming beaches will be open later than usual because of the flood debris that needs to be cleaned up before the area opens to the public.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Iowa lawmakers have reached a compromise on the first budget of the legislative session.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Rushville Public Library was remembered in a will and that money was used to help secure a state grant to build a new library.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Why does one hospital charge 40 times more than another? New data underscore cost mysteries

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Nixon says he will act accordingly if punitive measure is passed.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Debate continues over solution to Illinois pension crisis.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Three types of background checks would be required if bill passes.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Hannibal residents will see utility rates go up in the coming months.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Spirit Bluffs Paranormal invited Lisa Marks, curator of the Hannibal History Museum, to talk a little history and a lot about ghosts.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Illinois House of Representatives has approved a massive overhaul of state pensions. It's the first time the House has passed such a plan after more than a year of negotiating and many failed attempts over the years.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Every month the Quincy Public Library gives almost a million dollars to the Quincy community. It comes in the form of free classes, materials and services. KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you how these programs are increasing more than checked out books.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  New baby at St. Louis Zoo. You can help name her, but you won't be able to pay her a visit just yet!