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

Yesterday at 8:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

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.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The South Shelby R-IV School District will withdraw its job offer to a superintendent candidate amid allegations that he stole money from his previous school district.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  These days, many schools are taking soda out of the hands of students, but at Quincy Senior High, hundreds of liters of soda were brought to the school ... all in the name of science.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  K-9 unit swept the building and parking lots, according to a school official.

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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The admnissions office at John Wood Community College says they're seeing more applications from soon to be graduates of Quincy Senior High School for enrollment next fall.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Effort underway to bring controversial mascot back to some campus events.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A young man who was a passenger in a distracted driving car accident brings his message of no texting and driving to Liberty High School students

Friday, May 03, 2013  Police in Scott County have released the motive behind the Manchester homicide

Thursday, May 02, 2013  More than a dozen students, staff and parents from Washington School donated hair to the Pantene Beautiful lengths project Thursday.

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

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Some area martial arts students had a chance to learn about how to be a hero in the face of bullying and violence.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Committees range from finance, student discipline, curriculum and policy.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Funeral Services have been set for Wednesday for the family gunned down in their home in Manchester last week.