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

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Police reports and court documents paint a picture of a young man who appears to have made a fatally flawed decision in the heat of the moment.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Famous for leaving bare footprints at his crime scenes, the "Barefoot Bandit" is back in the spotlight as he appeared in court Thursday on a single charge of second-degree burglary.

Sunday, December 16, 2012  It was a night to remember 2-year-old Easton Zanger, known to the Payson and Quincy communities as Super E-man.

Friday, December 14, 2012  After a long fight with cancer, Basco soldier Nathan Earls lost his life, but it looks like his wife lost her benefits as well.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  A family friend confirmed Easton Superman Zanger passed away Saturday afternoon after spending weeks in a medically induced coma at St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The owners of Payson Park View Restaurant took time on their day off to help 2-year-old Easton Zanger

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Iowa Secretary of State wants voter I.D. system for absentee and early voters.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  State Senator John Sullivan (D – Rushville) returned to his home in Rushville, Illinois after a successful surgery to remove a rare but highly treatable type of cancer.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  Surgery removed a recent recurrence of liposarcoma

Sunday, August 19, 2012  State Senator John Sullivan announced his temporary leave from office, Sunday afternoon.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  New federal court documents say the "Barefoot Bandit" ridiculed police and prosecutors in emails he sent from prison.

Monday, January 16, 2012  Forty-million Americans wear contact lenses. In the not so distant future, contacts may do a lot more than just help you see.

Saturday, January 01, 2011  Tornadoes fueled by unusually warm air pummeled the U.S. South and Midwest on Friday and early Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring dozens.

Friday, April 09, 2010  The family of young Alexa Tofte say quick thinking by the 8-year-old Hudson girl averted a tragedy over the weekend.

Friday, February 26, 2010  Updated with a new story: Teacher identifed; victim's father identifies shooter