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

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Area cities are teaming up to highlight Tri-State tourism hot spots.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Sean Rodriguez of Holts Summit, Mo. went off the left side of the road causing his truck to jackknife.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Liberty teens Brooke Wiewel and Olivia Hanzel are headed to Washington D.C. to attend the Teen Distracted Driving Prevention Summit.

Monday, November 19, 2012  In historic visit, Obama tells Myanmar US will befriend any nation that respects human rights

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Chicago Police Department praised by many for handling of NATO summit protests

Monday, May 21, 2012  Chicago braces for 2nd, final day of NATO protests after day of clashes, arrests and injuries

Friday, May 18, 2012  Nurses' protest to draw thousands ahead of NATO summit, scores of Chicago workers staying home

Monday, March 19, 2012  Aggressive efforts to prevent students from dropping out contributed to a modest 3.5 percentage point increase nationally in the high school graduation rate from 2001 to 2009, according to research presented Monday at the Grad Nation summit in Washington.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Area leaders and lawmakers joined together for the 9th Tri-State Development Summit in Quincy Wednesday.

Monday, January 24, 2011  Quincy Community Theatre has a new director. Lenny Bart, age 49 of Summit, NJ has been hired to replace Dominic Cattero, who led the organization since 2004.

Thursday, October 28, 2010  Story updated: Police say man suspected in Missouri shooting spree that killed 3, injured 1 may have been settling scores

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  Such a change could cost cash-strapped state governments and local school districts billions of dollars, strip teachers of a time-honored perk of their profession, and irk officials in states that already bridle at federal intrusion into their traditional control over education.

Monday, September 27, 2010  Barely into the new school year, President Barack Obama issued a tough-love message to students and teachers on Monday: Their year in the classroom should be longer, and poorly performing teachers should get out.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood hold Texting and Driving Summit.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  Chicago's police chief has been the focus of criticism in recent days for calling a meeting with reputed gang leaders.