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

Monday, June 17, 2013  Anthony Smith, 51, of Versailles was eastbound on County Road 525 North west of Illinois Route 107 about 11 p.m. Saturday when his car was swept off the road.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Storms and flooding forced the second closure this year due to high waters.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad has issued a disaster emergency proclamation for five additional counties, including Lee.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  The Champ Clark Bridge has reopened, but there are still other roadways closed in northeast Missouri.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Heavy rain has once again caused the Illinois River to rise to major flooding status in some areas between Beardstown and Grafton.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Kathy Kendrick, 53, and Brent A. Schmalshof, 48, were pronounced dead after the 12:30 a.m. Sunday incident in Pike County, Ill.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  The Mississippi River has continued to rise and brings with it an inconvenience for the West Quincy and Taylor area.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Many workers brave Mother Nature's wrath to do their jobs.

Friday, May 31, 2013  The Mississippi River is expected to reach 35.3 feet on Monday in Clarksville. That is the same level it got to back in April.

Friday, May 31, 2013  The ceremony will now be held at Blue Devil gym at Baldwin Intermediate School.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Jimmy L. Anderson, 37, is charged with driving too fast for conditions in a crash that Illinois State Police said rain is partially to blame.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The collapse happened about 7:30 a.m. near the 6th and Kentucky street intersection.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Rain soaked fields hamper corn and soybean planting in Iowa.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Eight inches of rain since May 1, 2013 has caused many fields to have standing water and that is affecting the recently planted corn crop.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Schyuler and McDonough County reported Highway 67 was closed overnight due to 15 power poles down south of Industry.