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

Today at 7:59 AM  Mosquito numbers are below normal for this part of the season.

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

Friday, May 17, 2013  VIDEO ADDED: People try to save animals from shelters everyday. Today was no different except a hockey player and airplane were involved.

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.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  It's tee time at the Westview Golf Course. But if you're not ready to get on the green just yet, the facility has something in the works to warm you up.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The legal case is continuing between several residents who live in the Turtle Lake area south of Quincy and the landowner who wants them to move out.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  In September of 1953, KHQA made its mark on broadcast television, hitting the airwaves with its first newscast.

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Connecticut chef planning to feast on cicadas

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Glenn Head, 59, of Novelty, is charged with second degree murder armed criminal action in connection with the shooting death of 67-year-old William “Bill” Bacon in December.

Monday, May 13, 2013  James Holmes asking judge to change plea to insanity

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Quincy University held its graduation ceremonies Sunday and had a guest of honor.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A traumatic incident while stationed on a M-RAP in Iraq led to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder for Andrew O'Brien. He has since turned the corner and wants to bring awareness into the open about PTSD.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Warmer weather means more insects. And some of those insects can be detrimental to your health.