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

Friday, May 24, 2013  HIgh water is still affecting the Mississippi River and so the Corps of Enginners want boaters to be on the lookout this weekend and be safe.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two of the Mark Twain Lake public swimming beaches will be open later than usual because of the flood debris that needs to be cleaned up before the area opens to the public.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Illinois River surpassed the flood record that was set back in 1943. Officials now say the river will crest later this week at 29.9 feet.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Vandals caused damage to the Bear Creek Recreation Area north of Quincy and the Corps of Engineers closed it until further notice.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Midwest gets some much needed rainfall.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  The work by contractors has staved off the shipping industry's fears that the treacherous channel could close to traffic.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Bird watching enthusiasts around Iowa are looking to the skies this weekend for a glimpse of thousands of bald eagles making their way across the state.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The Army Corps of Engineers is delaying the use of explosives to blast away treacherous rock pinnacles on the Mississippi River.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  River could possibly drop to 9 feet by December 30, 2012.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The U.S Army Corps of Engineers is considering a plan to reduce the flow of the Missouri River and that could affect barge traffic up and down the Mississippi River.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Cut off of water flow on Mississippi River could spell big problems for barge traffic.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Missouri Governor Jay Nixon is pressuring the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue providing water flow from the Missouri River to the Mississippi River.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Police say the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is likely a stolen car.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Navigating the Mississippi is become more difficult due to the drought.

Friday, June 08, 2012  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is ready to reopen the Bluffview Recreation Area at Mark Twain Lake. The area was heavily damaged during the Flood of 2008.