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

Friday, May 10, 2013  A group of Drury University students have presented a plan for a demonstration house that supporters hope could help make Joplin a model of environmentally sound rebuilding from disasters.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  John Hark says the Hannibal floodgates will stay in for at least another week while the river starts a slow drop.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Women's groups hit administration for appealing order lifting age limits on morning-after pill

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Upgrades are needed as the lock and dam system built in the 1930s continues to show the signs of age.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  FDA allowing 15-year-olds with ID to buy morning-after pill over the counter

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.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Residents of one Louisiana, Missouri neighborhood are looking for a new mode of transportation just to get to work or school.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Don't take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centers

Friday, April 19, 2013  U.S. 54 in Pike County, Ill. at the Champ Clark Bridge will be closed at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 20 due to current crest predictions.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Missouri National Guard citizen-soldiers will assist communities along the Mississippi River in flood fight after heavy rains this week

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Severe weather watches and warnings issued. Tornado touches down in Monroe County.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  At least four Tri-State area runners are listed as participants in the 2013 Boston Marathon.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The response in the call spurred criticism from family members of Bud and Janette Krohe. A fire destroyed the trailer where the father and daughter were staying.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Three confirmed tornadoes touched down in Hazelwood and Florissant Missouri and Alton, Ill.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that would ensure that pharmacies could refuse to stock certain prescription drugs, such as emergency contraception.