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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Connecticut chef planning to feast on cicadas

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

Saturday, May 11, 2013  In honor of Mother's Day, the MUM Women's League selected four accomplished women from all walks of life to share their experience, offering valuable words of wisdom.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  21st Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive took place on Saturday.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Missouri Senate has given first-round approval to legislation requiring the state education department to hold public hearings on new standards for math, reading and writing.

Monday, May 06, 2013  A deadline is approaching for owners who want to recognize their generational farms in Iowa.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  The Missouri House has approved legislation aimed at replenishing a financially troubled state fund for injured workers.

Friday, May 03, 2013  A Heartland man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to a felony charge.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Houston police say shots fired at Houston airport ticket counter; 1 man critically injured

Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

Monday, April 29, 2013  Proponents of background checks for gun sales are exploring ballot options

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Cardinal students Skyped with kids in Uganda Wednesday morning.