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

Friday, March 15, 2013  Since 1938 the March of Dimes has led the way in ensuring quality lives for babies born premature.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Influenza is alive and well here in the Tri-States.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Western Illinois University is expecting an increase in the flu on campus in the coming week.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  Patients can refuse a flu shot. Should doctors and nurses have that right, too?

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The influenza virus is starting to hit parts of the Tri-State area as the CDC is reporting high cases of influenza-type illnesses in 44 states.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The cost of treating flu symptoms can add up much more quickly than flu shots.

Saturday, July 14, 2012  The Illinois school code has changed for the 2012-2013 school year, 6th and 9th graders are required to have the pertussis vaccine.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  In our Facebook Story of the Day for January 25, we realize that at some point everyone in this country will be affected by cancer in some way and researchers have new developments.

Saturday, December 03, 2011  Why you may want to wait until the afternoon to give your child a shot.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  For our Facebook Story of the Day for December 1, we're just trying to stay healthy by monitoring cough that could indicate pertussis.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  China's vaccine makers gear up for overseas markets; product safety image still a concern

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  The Pike County Missouri Health Department has confirmed a case of whooping cough in Bowling Green.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Reminder to students: Free MMR vaccinations in the QU cafeteria on Thursday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  By looking at a person, you cannot tell if they have been vaccinated, but you can at Blessing Hospital.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Older kids need vaccines, and fall's a good time to check even if school doesn't