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

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A Tri-State family is turning its loss into a widespread effort to keep students in school.

Monday, April 30, 2012  Bright colors and decorative hats marked one community get together on Saturday afternoon.

Sunday, January 15, 2012 

Saturday, November 19, 2011  Tis' the season for Christmas shopping, gift wrapping and making wishes come true. That's the theme for this year's Holiday Gift Show at Quincy Senior High School. This weekend, thanks to the Quincy Service League, hundreds of visitors crammed into the school's hallways to get the best of the area's crafts and holiday recipes.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Students receiving certain scholarships at Missouri colleges and universities this year will be getting near the bare minimum allowed under state law.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  Illinois high school seniors who have demonstrated efforts to preserve, protect or enhance the state's natural resources are eligible for scholarships.

Thursday, July 08, 2010  A grant from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation will allow five Illinois College students to conduct environmental internships this summer.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010  The Carl Sandburg College Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships for working adults who feel a change in career paths is necessary and would like help with clarifying career goals.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  May 11, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today vetoed Senate Bill 365, which placed limited restrictions on Illinois’ legislative tuition waiver program, and called on the General Assembly to abolish its practice of granting free university scholarships to selected constituents.

Tuesday, March 02, 2010  In a very difficult budget year, Rep. Jil Tracy has chosen to forego offering General Assembly legislative scholarships.

Friday, February 12, 2010  Legislation backed by Gov. Jay Nixon would change to provide a flat $2,850 to students at either public or private universities.

Wednesday, December 02, 2009  The Hancock County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering three $1000 scholarships to Hancock County students.

Friday, September 21, 2007  Missouri high school seniors trying to earn a Bright Flight scholarship will have to try a little harder this year.