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

Friday, May 10, 2013  Tomatoes are some of the most common vegetables you'll find in local gardens. But when it comes to making sure your plants are productive, it's all about how you plant them.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Gov. Pat Quinn has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture for disaster designations for virtually all Illinois counties amid scorching temperatures and one of the state's worst droughts on record.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Close to one hundred farmers met at the University of Illinois Extension Office in Quincy Monday to discuss what they can do with their dried out corn crop. Much of Illinois' corn and soybean crop is suffering. Farm officials say southern Illinois is getting the worst of it.

Monday, April 09, 2012  An early planting season has some farmers doing a double take at their neighbor's fields. Corn and yes, even some soy beans are already on the rise.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Could add 18 to 20 jobs, but neighbors aren't excited about it.

Friday, June 03, 2011  Cicada mating happens like clockwork - every 13 years when the bugs emerge from living in the ground, climb trees and shed their exoskeleton.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for April 26, we talk to local expert gardners about your summer veggie garden.

Saturday, February 05, 2011  The University of Illinois Extension Center hosted its annual Hancock County Family Fair. This year's theme was "South of the Border." The event played host to about 200 people.

Thursday, May 20, 2010  In response to unprecedented cuts in state funding, University of Illinois Extension announced today a map of how local county Extension programs will be administered.

Thursday, May 13, 2010  U of I Extension program gives kids a chance to pay bills and make choices like their parents do.

Thursday, May 06, 2010  Because of late state reimbursements and huge budget cuts,  University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service county offices across the state will be consolidated to save money and stay afloat.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010  The Quincy Community Garden project is taking site applications now.

Wednesday, January 06, 2010  YP Quincy along with the Adams County Green Coalition plan to offer a Green Series the next four months beginning next week.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009  You've heard us report on countless stories about obesity, the economy and "going green."This story ties all three of those topics into one.

Thursday, June 04, 2009  According to University of Illinois Extension, the Tri-State area has at least eight farmers markets this season.