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

Today at 2:35 PM  It's summer time and that means vacations. Hotels will be buzzing with travelers this season and the hospitality industry needs your help.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Mentoring program could make adjusting to loss during the Black Forest Fire much easier.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Take a look behind the smoke at Quincy's bravest.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Megan Ervin is preparing to give up her title to the next Miss Illinois, but first, she's looking back on what a life changing experience her pageant days have meant to her.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Summer camp season is underway. But where do you send your kids if they're not into the outdoors or traditional sports? Send them back to school.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Sequestration has hit many areas around the country ... one of which affecting a program helping kids get a jump start on life.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The weather is expected to heat up this week. That means its finally time to break out the bathing suits and hit the pool. But before you take that first dip, here are some tips you need to know to keep your kids safe.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Camp season is starting to kick off. Between softball, soccer and cheerleading, there's seems to be a program for a child from every stroke of life. See how Western Illinois University is chipping in on the fun.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  John Wood Community College is offering a two week STEM class for high school students and they're getting up close and personal with science, technology, engineering and math.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Video Added: KHQA celebrates scholastic and athletic excellence every year with the Student Athlete of the Year Banquet. Join us in congratulating this year's student athletes and the Student Athletes of the Year.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The pencils are put away and back packs are back in storage. It's officially summer. But before your kids swear off school for the next three months, there may be a reason to crack open a book one more time.