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

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A group of children from Washington Elementary School received some VIP treatment and a Christmas surprise.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  The Macomb School District faces a big budget deficit for the year.

Monday, January 16, 2012  It may not be easy for parents to hear a child has special needs, but diagnosing those problems early can make all the difference in a child's education.  One of the ways a school can help facilitate learning is through what's called an Individualized education plan or I-E-P.

Friday, July 30, 2010  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin has announced that a Senate committee has approved $200,000 for Chaddock.

Thursday, April 23, 2009  Spring fever is starting to hit the air, and sometimes those nicer days make for antsy students who can't wait to get outside.KHQA's Rajah Maples visited a local classroom earlier this week, where she found a KHQA Excellent Educator keeping her students' attention one book at a time. Miss Robin Cain has taught special education in the Quincy Public School District for 19 years. She's spent a majority of those years here at Adams School.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008  Parents and educators pack a Capitol committee room for bills providing state aid for disabled students to switch schools.Lawmakers are considering two proposals. One would provide state vouchers for public school students with mental disabilities to go to different public or private schools.