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

Friday, May 03, 2013  This weekend, one of the top tournaments in the world, the U.S. and Women's Chess Championships, will take place in St. Louis, known to many as the Chess Capital of the U.S.

Friday, April 26, 2013  It's the only family-owned zoo in Illinois.

Monday, January 28, 2013  PHOTOS ADDED: Firefighters are still looking into what sparked a large explosion in rural Ralls County, Mo. last night.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  After being on line for more then half a century, the City of Keokuk is having to spend millions of dollars to upgrade their wastewater treatment plant along the riverfront.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  It’s one of those appliances we rarely think about…that is until it breaks down.  Water heaters become a priority when the water well is not heated.

Saturday, October 13, 2012  Law enforcement agencies hope Quincy's first Community Safety Awareness Day becomes an annual event.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Don't you hate when you're told a secret, and can't tell anyone? KHQA's Chad Douglas was recently told about a secret in Pike County, Missouri, and he's not about to stay mum.

Monday, December 26, 2011  Keokuk's new four million gallon water tower went into service just in time for the holiday weekend.

Saturday, December 24, 2011  If Santa Claus ever needs to move from the North Pole, he should consider Peoria. That's the word from a Canadian think tank that analyzed data on Canadian and U.S. cities for its list of top 10 places suitable for Santa.

Saturday, September 24, 2011  Thousands of Quincy residents cleaned house and garage Saturday. They were quick to take advantage of the city-wide cleanup that took place at the river, at Front and Delaware.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  It's one of the most popular roads in the world, and went through part of the Tri-States.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  What if you could stop, take notice of what's going on around you, and enjoy yourself.

Monday, June 13, 2011  Tyler Marquardt is a designer by trade, and he has invented a message wheel for hotel rooms that can only be controlled from the inside.

Monday, April 25, 2011  Suspect in attempted bombing of Colorado shopping mall was released from prison a week earlier

Thursday, April 21, 2011  Bomb, propane tanks found at Colorado mall, police probe possible link to Columbine anniversary