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

Friday, April 26, 2013  The massive sandbagging effort in Meredosia has slowed down and now officials are patrolliong levees looking for weak points and boils.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Illinois River surpassed the flood record that was set back in 1943. Officials now say the river will crest later this week at 29.9 feet.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Alleged Los Angeles clergy sex abuse victims seek Catholic religious order files in fight over records

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Gun shop owners say their customers are reporting having to wait 10 to 15 weeks for a card that is supposed to be in their hands in 30 days or less.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Crop insurance claims total $16 billion after widespread U.S. drought; cost stirs debate in Congress

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Simon & Garfunkel song among 25 recordings chosen for preservation at Library of Congress

Friday, March 15, 2013  Aaron R. Zetterlund, 22, surrendered to police late Tuesday.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Missouri man challenges state's documentation process, stating privacy violations.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Plains region braces for 2nd blizzard in a week after record storm dumped foot of snow

Monday, February 25, 2013  An 89-year-old lifeguard in Quincy is receiving world-wide attention this week.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  A letter from the Missouri Attorney General's Office appears to vindicate an ousted Louisiana city councilwoman after a closed meeting controversy.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  The confidential records filed in a lawsuit against the archdiocese disclose how the church handled abuse allegations for decades and also reveal dissent.

Monday, January 07, 2013  America's hometown saw tourism that broke records throughout 2012.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Iowa on the way to becoming a leader in renewable energy production.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.