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

Monday, May 06, 2013  Rainfall totals say we're five inches above average so far this year and that is making farmers a little nervous as corn planting continues to be delayed.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  Patients can refuse a flu shot. Should doctors and nurses have that right, too?

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The influenza virus is starting to hit parts of the Tri-State area as the CDC is reporting high cases of influenza-type illnesses in 44 states.

Friday, January 06, 2012  One of the classes at South Shelby Elementary School is in for a very big surprise Friday.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  We all know that fruits and vegetables are healthy for you, but sometimes it's not always easy to pack them in your lunch.

Monday, August 15, 2011  More colleges offering organic, sustainability agriculture programs as consumer interest grows

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  VIDEO ADDED:  The Girls Scouts of Central Illinois has sold the Wildwood Girl Scout Center in Mt. Sterling to a private individual.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Pit bull found abandoned, starved in New Jersey apartment trash chute recovers, gains fans worldwide

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  The Macomb School Board voted to let 20 program assistants and one technology integration specialist go on Monday.

Monday, February 14, 2011  Husband, staff: Gabrielle Giffords can walk, mouth song lyrics and have simple conversations

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Former Army specialist Steve Baskis says he thinks President Barack Obama declaring the end of combat operations in Iraq would mean a lot to the soldiers who died in the conflict.

Friday, August 20, 2010  Quincy soldier receives Purple Heart honor.

Friday, June 04, 2010  Individuals interested in JWCC's Agriculture programs are invited to an orientation session on June 14.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  Spring is here and for 40 million Americans, that means allergies, but doctors say that doesn't mean patients have to suffer.

Friday, July 31, 2009  The hundreds of dogs rescued in one of the largest dog-fighting rings in the U.S. are doing fine.That's the word from an animal behavior specialist working with the animals, which are mostly pit bulls. You'll recall about 500 dogs were seized from Missouri, Illinois and five other states earlier this month.