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

Monday, June 10, 2013  Storms and flooding forced the second closure this year due to high waters.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A new livestock operation was approved in Lima, Ill., but not all the locals are in hog heaven about the development.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  A collection of photographs from the May 20, 2013 storm.

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

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, April 30, 2013  Aerial photos and video added -- A list of notes from the Spring Flood 2013. Stay here for frequent updates.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The highway was closed for more than a week due to flooding along the Mississippi River.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The bridge near Louisiana, Mo. closed April. 20.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Illinois River is encroaching on the Cass County town of 6,100.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The bridge closed last week due to high waters along the Mississippi River.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Oliver Spratt was taken to Blessing Hospital by helicopter with serious injuries.

Friday, April 19, 2013  The Mississipi closed bridges and buildings along the Mississippi River Friday. Learn more about the Sny Levee, mudslides in Hannibal, sandbagging in Clarksville and more here.

Friday, April 19, 2013  The road is closed just south of the entrances to Sawyer's Creek and the Mark Twain Cave.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  A subcommittee in the Republican-majority House did not approve the bill Wednesday.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Health Department will host an e-waste recycling event April 27.