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

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Heavy rain has kept farmers pushing back soybean planting.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Farmer Bob Jackson says this year has been a good year so far in planting corn.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Heavy rainfall forced La Plata City Hall to move to a new location after wall collapse.

Friday, May 10, 2013  La Plata Elementary students went fishing Friday at the Long Branch State Park in Macon.

Friday, April 26, 2013  One crash happened in the northbound lanes of Highway 63. The other happened in the southbound lanes.

Monday, April 22, 2013 

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Governor Jay Nixon visited La Plata High School to recognize the district for its continued academic excellence.

Monday, February 25, 2013  A northeast Missouri man is accused of breaking into a Heartland home while the owner was hiding inside.

Monday, February 18, 2013  The La Plata Christian Ministries Food Distribution Center held their 3rd annual Valentine Luncheon and Romantic Dinner Sunday.

Friday, February 15, 2013  A crash involving an SUV and a minivan sent three people to the hospital with injuries Friday night.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  About 250 people came out to the La Plata Lions Club held their Soup, Chili and Pie Supper.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  Two vehicle crash on Missouri 6 in Novinger.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Two area groups are spreading Christmas cheer to the elderly.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  This story is updated with names, mugshots and charges.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  The Lions Club of La Plata is collecting deer hides for the Dr. Ron James Children's Diabetic Camp