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

Yesterday at 7:40 AM  House takes up far-reaching bill to ban almost all abortions after 20 weeks

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Among the coldest temperatures recorded Tuesday was 35 below at Crane Lake, Minn., a National Weather Service forecaster said early Wednesday.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Unlike the Olympic records that millions watch to be broken, the record breaking year for the Midwest has left no one cheering.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Dallas Rural Water District and West Prairie Water Coop are asking customers to conserve water.

Monday, July 16, 2012  The heat and humidity will return this week with high temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s.

Monday, July 09, 2012  The Mill Creek Water District in Quincy is asking customers to conserve water.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Record setting temperatures blanket the Tri-States and that's forced area workers to make some changes to beat the heat.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Everyone knows this hot weather can wipe you out, but it can also cause damage to your body if you aren't careful.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  High heat and humidity are set to continue for the Tri-State area through Wednesday afternoon with highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s, with heat index readings near 99 degrees.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Persistently warm weather has left its mark on a majority of the country thus far in the year 2012, including right here in the Tri-States.

Monday, April 30, 2012  The cold snap of the past weekend will soon be a distant memory as much warmer air moves into the region along with the threat of severe weather.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  We've learned that 2011 was a year for records in Tri-State weather from the standpoint of precipitation, but the temperature was also a record breaker.

Monday, December 26, 2011  After a beautiful Christmas Day in the upper midwest, we are looking at a fast moving system overnight that could bring some areas sleet.

Friday, December 09, 2011  Skies around the region will clear tonight allowing the coldest temperatures of this season (to date) to filter into the Tri-States with overnight lows to end up Saturday morning around 10-14 degrees across the region.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  The first winter precipitation of the winter caused many drivers to crash and to slow down taking extra time to get to work.