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.

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.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The massive sandbagging effort in Meredosia has slowed down and now officials are patrolliong levees looking for weak points and boils.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Authorities released two new composite sketches describing what the suspect looks like.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  Jacksonville area residents will soon have a new representative.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Watson will step down at the begining of December.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Mt. Sterling man sentenced in high speed chase

Sunday, October 28, 2012  Morgan County Coroner Jeff Lair said Mervin Loper, age 86, died at the scene on the Literberry blacktop, 1/4 mile east of route 78.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Morgan County wins the FutureGen "lottery."

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  KHQA questioned law enforcement officials across West Central Illinois to find out what their policies are on high-speed pursuits.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  The groups say the plant should be paid for with private, not government, investment.

Friday, December 09, 2011  The Morgan County coroner says Randall Garner died after his vehicle hit 2 poles in in Jacksonville.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  The Morgan County coroner says Deanna Peterman, 71, died at Passavant Hospital from her injuries in the accident.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  The jury deliberated for just over 2 hours before finding Steven Pryer guilty of first degree murder and residential burglary.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  There is one confirmed case of Whooping Cough in Morgan County, Illinois.