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

Monday, June 17, 2013  Anthony Smith, 51, of Versailles was eastbound on County Road 525 North west of Illinois Route 107 about 11 p.m. Saturday when his car was swept off the road.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  MoDOT crews have reopened MO 79 in Pike County from Clarksville to Annada Thursday after being closed due to flooding.

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

Friday, June 07, 2013  Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad has issued a disaster emergency proclamation for five additional counties, including Lee.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  The Champ Clark Bridge has reopened, but there are still other roadways closed in northeast Missouri.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Heavy rain has once again caused the Illinois River to rise to major flooding status in some areas between Beardstown and Grafton.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  The Mississippi River has continued to rise and brings with it an inconvenience for the West Quincy and Taylor area.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  The rough night of storms led Gov. Jay Nixon to declare a state of emergency late Friday after the storms that spawned tornadoes, damaging winds and heavy rain crossed Missouri from the southwest to the northeast.

Friday, May 31, 2013  The Mississippi River is expected to reach 35.3 feet on Monday in Clarksville. That is the same level it got to back in April.

Friday, May 31, 2013  See how one resident was prepared for the severe weather and flood conditions.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Make sure you take action so you can avoid mold damage in your home.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Organizers are pulling the 3rd annual Fishing for Freedom event off the Mississippi River and plan to move it to Tri-State area lakes within 60 miles of Quincy.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Marion County Emergency Management Director John Hark announced Monday afternoon that all five flood gates will be installed Tuesday morning.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Mosquito numbers are below normal for this part of the season.

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.