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

Monday, May 06, 2013  Rainfall totals say we're five inches above average so far this year and that is making farmers a little nervous as corn planting continues to be delayed.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  These cool, wet conditions are preventing farmers from planting corn crops, but it's not too late.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Fixing Highway 61 near Palmyra has become an ongoing project for Missouri Department of Transportation

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Updated with video: "This will be the biggest widespread storm of the winter," National Weather Service meteorologist Amy Seeley said.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  We checked with officials from around the area on road conditions around the Tri-States.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  The Missouri Department of Transportation has issued a "No Travel" Advisory for the state as another major winter storm makes its way into the state.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Drifting snow, wet and icy road conditions may disrupt travel and motorists should allow extra time when making travel plans.

Monday, November 19, 2012  After seeing the new Mark Twain Elementary School built, a community group helped raise money for the new playground equipment that was dedicated Monday.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  One month after its implosion, cleanup crews remain on site at the former Wetzel Hall on Western Illinois University's campus.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  The victim was flown to Columbia hospital for treatment.

Saturday, July 14, 2012  Wetzel Hall came crumbling down this morning ... and it took less than 10 seconds.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Wetzel Hall at WIU will be imploded July 14th.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Wetzel Hall set to tumble down Saturday.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Moist ballots? County Clerk Gretchen DeJaynes says her office purchased eight hair-driers and has been successfully hand drying the ballots.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Western Illinois University, working with the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State, is serving as a host site this week for a variety of training exercises for specially-trained explosives canines, handlers and technicians.