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

Sunday, January 13, 2013  Western Illinois University has transitioned from coal to natural gas to power its campus.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  City officials, including Mayor John Spring, said that the city water is safe to drink.

Friday, November 23, 2012  The City of Keokuk hopes to benefit from a penalty from Roquette America.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Last year the plant took on damages after a massive flash flood on a small creek and lake.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Will the city of Jacksonville agree to construct a new water treatment plant?

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Continental Cement Company will upgrade its Hannibal facility and pay a fine to settle alleged violations of the Federal Clean Air Act.

Monday, September 24, 2012  The city of Colchester has a history of water woes, but things are looking up in the form of a loan and grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  The July 25, 2010, pipeline rupture spread oil across roughly 35 miles of the Kalamazoo River near Marshall, Mich., fouling wildlife habitat and closing a large swath of the river to boaters and anglers.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  The Illinois Department of Public Health is making people aware of the dangers of lead in paint.

Monday, January 02, 2012  Supreme Court could use Idaho couple's legal fight to make major change in environmental law

Monday, December 19, 2011  AP IMPACT: Survey shows more than 32 power plants to be retired because of new pollution rules

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  The $9.3 million dollar project included 14 miles of piping as well as developing an alternate water source.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Board hears enrollment update.

Monday, July 04, 2011  Exxon claims Montana spill limited but governor doubtful, says company needs to look harder

Thursday, April 14, 2011  House passes bill cutting billions from budget, sends to Senate for likely final passage