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

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The recent warm weather reminds us that summer is just around the corner. How do you cool down when it's hot outside? KHQA's Kristen Aguirre introduces you to a new frozen dessert that's made with family love.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Although the home is not a total loss, the fire did destroy the belongings of three children living upstairs.

Monday, November 14, 2011  The Quincy School Board voted four to three to issue $6.2 million dollars in working cash bonds Monday night.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  The Quincy School Board held a special meeting Thursday night to look at ways to reduce a $2.1 million deficit for fiscal year 2012.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  The Quincy Federation of Teachers met late Tuesday afternoon to learn about the Quincy Board of Education's latest contact proposal.

Monday, March 14, 2011  The future of all Pre-K programs in Illinois are up in the air these days, which could affect all of the programs in our area. Lawmakers are looking at possible cuts to the Early Childhood Block Grant to help trim the state budget. Those grant dollars help at-risk children attend pre-school.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  One kindergarten teacher will retire at the end of the school year.

Friday, March 05, 2010  KHQA gets the facts on what is on the Keokuk School District's chopping block and how the cuts will affect Keokuk students.

Monday, August 10, 2009  While the students enjoy their last few days of summer vacation, the staff has been doing its own homework making sure there is room for all the students in the district.

Monday, July 27, 2009  Boat with Haitians capsizes off Turks and Caicos; 113 saved, dozens missing