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

Friday, May 10, 2013  A group of Drury University students have presented a plan for a demonstration house that supporters hope could help make Joplin a model of environmentally sound rebuilding from disasters.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Missouri National Guard citizen-soldiers will assist communities along the Mississippi River in flood fight after heavy rains this week

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Three confirmed tornadoes touched down in Hazelwood and Florissant Missouri and Alton, Ill.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The declaration also allows state agencies to coordinate directly with cities and counties to provide emergency services.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.

Saturday, July 28, 2012  Illegal price gouging on drought stricken farmers under investigation in Missouri.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Palmyra and rural Marion County fire crews spent Monday night fighting a large outdoor fire west of Palmyra, Missouri.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Insurers have spent about $1.13 billion in claims tied to the Joplin tornado and payouts continue to grow.

Monday, August 08, 2011  I had a feeling this trip would change me and I was right.  Stories of survival gave me chills when I heard them.

Friday, July 22, 2011  Scenes from the Joplin tornado spurred volunteers from all across the country into action.  Some of them are from right here in the Tri-States.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  The total devastation will cost millions of dollars, but every penny you raised went to good use.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  Every time the Musolino truck pulls up ... there is something to share, even if it's a hug.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  The State of Emergency has not yet been lifted for the city of Quincy.

Monday, May 23, 2011  At least 116 are confirmed dead and almost 25 percent of Joplin is gone. Residents are still in shock over the devastation. We got a chance to speak to some Tri-State natives who survived the tornados wrath, Tom Nobis and John Alves. Their messages tell a chilling story of the moments during and after the storm.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  A massive storm billed as the worst in decades barreled toward the northeast Wednesday, leaving vast swaths from Chicago to New York paralyzed by snow and ice, leaving hundreds of motorists stranded all night and shuttering airports and schools.