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

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  National corn planting numbers higher than percentage in Iowa.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  USDA Secretary Vilsack to announce expansion of program aimed at reducing rural poverty

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Farmers across most of Missouri now are eligible for federal aid as a result of a natural disaster declaration by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  More than 90 thousand pounds of undercooked sausage recalled.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Organization asks city to consider alternative plans for bird removal.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Plans underway to rid the Hannibal downtown area of flocks of pigeons.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  To deal with the birds the Council chose the faster and less expensive option according to The Hannibal Courier-Post.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Residents of Monroe City, Missouri will need to vote on a bond issue regarding sewer line renovations

Monday, September 24, 2012  The city of Colchester has a history of water woes, but things are looking up in the form of a loan and grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Official disaster declaration for Pike County, Illinois from the USDA.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  La Harpe, Illinois asks residents to use water as sparingly as possible while the drought persists.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad makes a stop in Southeast Iowa to hear from farmer's about problems their facing during this drought.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  According to the latest assessment from the U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate to severe drought conditions are now present across the Tri-State area.