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

Monday, May 06, 2013  Morel mushrooms pop up in the spring and are fragile, highly perishable, and resist cultivation, so they tend to be pricey.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The Illini West School District is asking voters to approve a bond issue in next months election to help finance the construction of a new high school.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  As trend wanes, casinos in Las Vegas and on Mississippi riverboats fold on poker rooms

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Teachers make move to improve student focus by ditching desk chairs in favor of yoga balls

Monday, February 18, 2013  McDonough County deputies made four arrests Sunday in an ongoing drug distribution investigation.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Boys at the school must go to the office and sign out a roll for use.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  The West Central Illinois Task Force found three homeless suspects in the process of concocting shake and bake meth.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Two courts make differing decisions on audio and video recordings in the courtroom.

Friday, November 16, 2012  The Hull Community Center celebrated the expansion of the cafe, and all the benefits it's had on for the community.

Monday, September 17, 2012  KHQA's Kristen Aguirre introduces you to the Southeast Iowa Horntails, the Tri-States' very own Quidditch team.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The new residential facility in Hannibal will house the same number of residents as their current one, about 27.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  State KC Horseshoe Tournament fills up local hotels.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  A $3 million expansion at Hawthorne Elementary School is Keokuk is complete and now the new classrooms will be ready for the 2012-2013 school year.

Monday, April 30, 2012  The former Quincy Holiday Inn is back on the market.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Blessing Hospital will begin serving up hotel-style room service April 18.