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

Monday, March 18, 2013  Farmer's are liking what they see as far as moisture and helping to end drought-like conditions

Thursday, August 23, 2012  This summer's drought is expected to produce some of the best wine ever in the Midwest.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Concrete-like ground extends burn ban in Lee County

Sunday, August 19, 2012  A fire that started from an outdoor barbeque grill left a rural Ewing home damaged and its garage a total loss Sunday afternoon.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Drought across the Tri-State region has caused the city of Macomb to look at alternatives for its water supply.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Palmyra and rural Marion County fire crews spent Monday night fighting a large outdoor fire west of Palmyra, Missouri.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Several burn bans have been issued in the Tri-States. We will keep you informed here.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  If your lawn is brown and brittle, don't worry - it may not be dead just yet.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad makes a stop in Southeast Iowa to hear from farmer's about problems their facing during this drought.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  Missouri governor discusses drought on statewide tour.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Tom Winking of Wink's Lawn Service predicted widespread drought for the summer. His crystal ball proved right, but boy how he wishes it were wrong.

Monday, June 25, 2012  It's the same story across the Tri-States, extremely dry conditions along with city and county-wide burn bans. Meanwhile, hundreds of people continue to stock up on fireworks for next week's Fourth of July celebrations.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Areas around Hannibal under similar ban.

Friday, May 25, 2012  A recent rash of fires have fire departments across the area warning about the dangers of hot dry conditions contributing to calls for fires that have gotten out of control.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  In his 27 years in the lawn care business, this is the strangest weather pattern Tom Winking has ever seen.