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

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Oliver Spratt was taken to Blessing Hospital by helicopter with serious injuries.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  A semi owned by AMCOM struck the Ellington Road railroad bridge while attempting to go eastbound on Ellington Road Thursday.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Illinois state police officials say the accident happened just before 11 p.m. on US 67 near the IL 101 Junction, also known as the Littleton Junction.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Police say man failed to yield and was struck by a semi.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  With the New Year many people will be taking on home improvement projects. It can be stressful.

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

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.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  The work by contractors has staved off the shipping industry's fears that the treacherous channel could close to traffic.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Senator says President Obama has made the problem on the river a top priority.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Tackling a do-it-yourself project may seem like a great way to improve your home and save some  money at the same time.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Barge traffic is moving on the upper Mississippi River but there is still concerns about the river level south of St. Louis.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  A full-scale bathroom remodel costs tens of thousands of dollars but there are simple updates you can make without breaking the bank.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The Fix or Flatten program in Quincy has been around since 1995 and the city is looking to continue the program. Since it's inception, the city has seen about $3 million invested in homes that have either been renovated or demolished and new ones built on the property.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Coalition formed in Iowa to urge a tax increase for roadway improvements in the state.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Sinkhole suddenly appears in farm field off of Nieders Lane