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

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  During jury selection at George Zimmerman's trial for shooting Trayvon Martin, which is continuing for a seventh day Tuesday, Circuit Judge Debra Nelson has been listening to testimony from voice recognition experts.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Enclosed is an entry form for the float contest.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Jury selection begins Monday in the Orlando suburb of Sanford, Fla., the scene of massive protests.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Roy Clark was originally charged with felony counts of possession of meth and resisting arrest.

Monday, June 03, 2013  11-year-old Hannah Whitlock loves to spend her time on the family farm. She is this week's Ag Kid.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Does evidence that Trayvon Martin used marijuana have any relevance to George Zimmerman's trial for shooting and killing the unarmed teen?

Friday, May 24, 2013  Dr. Pam Ewell will start in the position this July.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Exactly how do desperate parents know when it's best to leave their children in a presumably safe place or race into the face of danger?

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Cagle hit a man with her car who was running away from police.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Construction for the Milan outdoor amphitheater is almost complete.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A prior drug offender is back in jail, and a local woman is also behind bars after Kirksville Police responded Tuesday to a report of a woman laying in a yard.