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

Monday, December 31, 2012  Travel in the Tri-State area could become tricky at times on New Years Eve with a Winter Weather Advisory issued.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Reports of numerous motorists stranded in McDonough County.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  With the snow event coming to an end, blowing and drifting was the major overnight issue.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Students will remain at school until parents come to pick them up.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Coalition formed in Iowa to urge a tax increase for roadway improvements in the state.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  Law enforcement across the Tri-State area says thanks for not traveling the past couple of days.

Friday, June 11, 2010  Iowa is scrambling for options as a nationwide shortage of road paint for marking highway stripes hits home.

Monday, May 17, 2010  If you notice more bicycles on Iowa roads this week, there's a good reason.

Thursday, March 04, 2010  The Iowa Department of Transportation says it has awarded the final two state and local highway projects funded through last year's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010  Lee County has been awarded $669,492 for road and bridge projects as part of the Stimulus bill.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009  Officials say high gas prices and the grim economy are factors in a drop in the number of people killed on Iowa roads in 2008.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008  Senate Republicans are out with a plan they say will increase funding for Iowa roads without raising taxes.Governor Chet Culver says he won't allow an increase in the gas tax, so lawmakers are looking elsewhere.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008  Iowa's transportation plan that calls spending $4 billion over the next 20 years on highways is under fire.

Thursday, January 10, 2008  Transportation is expected to be a big issue at the Iowa Statehouse this year.

Thursday, December 20, 2007  Iowa lawmakers have rejected a plan that called for a 4-cents-per-gallon increase in the gasoline tax to raise funds for road improvements.