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

Yesterday at 7:40 AM  House takes up far-reaching bill to ban almost all abortions after 20 weeks

Yesterday at 7:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Apple says it received between 4,000 and 5,000 government requests for data over 6-month period

Saturday, June 15, 2013  The journey to end cancer starts with a single step. That was the theme behind Friday night's Relay for Life event at Flinn Stadium in Quincy.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Macomb sees the area around the courthouse added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Leaker Snowden's allegations about US hacking give China new edge in cyber war of words

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Before you pack your bags to check out big tourists hubs, we have a local place to find one-of-a kind art pieces.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Intelligence official says US spy program will remain despite backlash at home and abroad

Monday, June 10, 2013  Local cancer survivors celebrated life Monday evening through the Blessing Cancer Center's celebration of life event.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Sequestration has hit many areas around the country ... one of which affecting a program helping kids get a jump start on life.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The City of Palmyra is wanting to pursue a historic district designation for part of its Main Street.

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

Monday, June 10, 2013  The man responsible for leaking to the press information about sweeping U.S. surveillance programs has revealed his own identity.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Douglass Community Services Head Start Program announced  budget cuts that include 18 staff positions and services to 77 children currently in its Early Head Start and Head Start programs.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Like profit-driven companies, US government mining Big Data to dig deeper into people's lives