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

Today at 7:40 AM  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Power has been restored to about  3,800 Pike County, Ill. homes, which were without power as severe storms moved through the area Wednesday night.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas

Friday, May 10, 2013  Iowa is close to breaking a state record for the longest stretch without a reported tornado.

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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The National Weather Service is expanding an experimental warning project to include more states in the middle part of the U.S.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  You never know when the power might go out, especially during severe weather.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  May Day is here and it's serving as a reminder to all your pet owners. Is your dog or cat tagged? KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you what could happen if your pet gets lost and can't be identified.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The highway was closed for more than a week due to flooding along the Mississippi River.

Friday, April 26, 2013  City crews and business owners in Hannibal are ready to get to work.

Friday, April 26, 2013  UPDATED: New info for Pike and Scott Counties in Illinois Friday.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The bridge near Louisiana, Mo. closed April. 20.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Adams County residents with flood damage are reminded of permit requirements

Friday, April 26, 2013  Almost half the levee has been sandbagged. The river isn't expected to crest until Friday.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  More tough choices ahead for farmers, cities as New Mexico grapples with third year of drought