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

Friday, August 03, 2012  Unlike the Olympic records that millions watch to be broken, the record breaking year for the Midwest has left no one cheering.

Friday, August 03, 2012  According to the latest assessment from the U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought conditions now envelop all of Northeast Missouri, Southeast Iowa and West central Illinois.

Monday, July 23, 2012  With the mercury still climbing to over 100 degrees, Monday we checked to see how one retailer is doing on fans and air conditioner units.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  KHQA's Beau Hicks introduces us to two tri-state residents who lived through hot dry weather like this without things like air conditioners and refrigerators.

Monday, July 16, 2012  The heat and humidity will return this week with high temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s.

Friday, July 13, 2012  Thanks to the prolonged period of high temperatures, one area roadway should be avoided.

Friday, July 06, 2012  Due to the dangerous heat over much of the Tri-State area, the National Weather Service has issued an "Excessive Heat Warning" until 10 p.m. on Saturday. Follow this story for up-to-the-minute news on cooling centers and other news on the high temps.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Unfortunately, many people neglect maintenance to their home comfort system even in the hottest months.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Another day of high heat in the 90s expected for Northeast, after record-breaking 1st day

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  High heat and humidity are set to continue for the Tri-State area through Wednesday afternoon with highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s, with heat index readings near 99 degrees.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Persistently warm weather has left its mark on a majority of the country thus far in the year 2012, including right here in the Tri-States.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  Just a day after taking a look at record weather from 2011 in the Tri-State area, the record book got another round of red ink with record high's on Thursday.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  But it's not too late for some yards, it just depends on what kind of grass you have and how much you water it.

Monday, July 25, 2011  The Adams County corrroner says an elderly woman died in her home this weekend.

Sunday, July 24, 2011  The Morgan County Sheriff's Office is investigating a heat related death this weekend. Authorities found 75-year-old Lois Wheeler of Chapin, Illinois dead in her home Friday evening. The inside temperature of her home was more than 100 degrees at the time she was found.