The latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Heartland

Yesterday at 9:11 AM  People running short of money could have a new alternative for getting some quick cash under legislation pending before Gov. Nixon.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Court allows girls of all ages to buy generic morning-after pill while government appeals

Friday, May 24, 2013  Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys as Scouts, but controversy likely to persist

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Iowa drivers will be able to renew their driver's licenses online under a bill signed into law by the governor.

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

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A $500,000 gift was given to the Centerville campus of Indian Hills by Morgan Cline.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Friday, May 03, 2013  The first marriages will take place Aug. 1, when the new law takes effect.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  A Missouri Senate committee has endorsed a House bill allowing designated school personnel to carry concealed weapons in school buildings.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Doctors warn people about the 'Cinnamon Challenge.'

Monday, April 22, 2013  Don't take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centers

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Several hundred gun-rights advocates rallied at the state Capitol as the Missouri House voted to allow certain school personnel to carry concealed weapons in school buildings.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  New York City Jack Russell terrier undergoes surgery to remove $1.11 in pennies he swallowed

Friday, March 08, 2013  New TSA policy allowing small knives and bats on airliners fuels growing protest

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Flyers call policy allowing small knives, baseball bats, golf clubs on planes 'common sense'