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

Yesterday at 9:15 PM  Aerial Video Added: County emergency director says it could be weeks before things in the city return to normal.

Yesterday at 10:16 AM  Even as severe storms and a tornado went through the Tri-States Monday night, our viewers were watching coverage of Oklahoma storms in horror as tornadoes mauled a two-mile-wide path of destruction and left people missing and lives lost.

Yesterday at 10:05 AM  Police discovered methamphetamine and materials used to make the drug during an April search at the Ursa home of John Grotts, the Adams County Sheriff's Department and the West Central Illinois Drug Task Force said.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  ABATE of Illinois and Kelly's restaurant teamed up for the 25th annual poker run and bike show awareness weekend on May 18 and 19.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two of the Mark Twain Lake public swimming beaches will be open later than usual because of the flood debris that needs to be cleaned up before the area opens to the public.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Missouri Highway Patrol said that Hazel Martin died Wednesday at her home two-miles south of Wyaconda.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A jackpot of $475 million ranks as the second largest in Powerball history and third biggest overall.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A Roodhouse, Illinois man is in jail after he drove a semi off the roadway while under the influence, Illinois State Police said.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  More people with mental health needs will not get the care they need.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  If you buy Sudafed in Missouri, police in California know your name.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Willie Franklin, 37, is charged in numerous robberies, including the Dec. 26 robbery of the First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Rushville Public Library was remembered in a will and that money was used to help secure a state grant to build a new library.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A Rushville resident has been missing since a canoe accident in the LaMoine river Saturday night.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Glenn Head, 59, of Novelty, is charged with second degree murder armed criminal action in connection with the shooting death of 67-year-old William “Bill” Bacon in December.