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

Yesterday at 7:23 AM  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  Investigators from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources were assisted in the case by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Branstad promised he would hold another state summit on bullying, as he did last fall.

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

Friday, June 07, 2013  Arizona sheriff who led way for local police in immigration enforcement reconsiders crackdowns

Monday, June 03, 2013  Governor Terry Branstad officially signed Iowa's education reform bill into law Monday.

Monday, June 03, 2013  On Monday the state will kick off a series of public hearings to explain the proposed health care plan recently approved by lawmakers.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  A Heartland man wanted by Schuyler County authorities has been arrested in the state of Florida.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  A Kirksville man is in custody after officers say he pointed a pistol in their direction.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The torch used for the 2013 State Summer Games during Special Olympics Missouri in Columbia makes its way through Kirksville Tuesday morning.

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?

Saturday, May 25, 2013  The 2013 Iowa Legislature approved plenty of high-profile measures, but many more bills died during the session.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Missouri motorcycle riders had several favorable bills sent to Governor Jay Nixon during this year's legislative session, but a big priority could not cross the finish line.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Iowa lawmakers are expected back in the state Capitol on Wednesday and legislative leaders say they are close to concluding the 2013 session.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The 18-year-old cheerleader was also expelled from school because her girlfriend is 14.