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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Tri-Township firefighters responded to reports of a fully engulfed home, at 524 Turtle Lake Trail, just south of Quincy around 10 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A mountain lion was reported on the northeast side of Oskaloosa in south-central Iowa, but now authorities can't locate it.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Recently elected board members were sworn in at Wednesday's Quincy Park Board meeting.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Authorities found a shake and bake meth lab was found during raid at the trailer park.

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.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Firefighters in northern Marion County have contained a mobile home fire.

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

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  The Arbor Day Foundation recently awarded a grant to WIU to reforest the Horn Field campus.

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.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The search giant now has brought its all-seeing eyes — mounted for the first time on a backpack — down into the Grand Canyon.

Saturday, October 13, 2012  Students and current truck driver attend career fair that include more than $600 in free health tests.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak at the Port of Burlington around 3:20 this afternoon.

Friday, August 31, 2012  61-year-old David Dunn was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for using a gun in a reckless manner in the death of 56-year-old Christine Dunn, at the couple's home in rural Timewell.