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

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Police reports and court documents paint a picture of a young man who appears to have made a fatally flawed decision in the heat of the moment.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The first woman to ever sign a professional women's basketball contract got her start at a high school here in the Heartland.  She has never been officially honored at Moravia High School, until now.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  It's a great time to bring the whole family and be active together.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  'Why not live truthfully?': NBA's Jason Collins comes out, prompted in part by Boston bombings

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.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Two people were injured in an early morning crash that closed a portion of Highway 63 in Kirksville.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  In beach-loving Brazil, the disabled defy even paralysis to ride the waves

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

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  National Rifle Association will be primary sponsor of NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Texas in April

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  US and Iran finally find common ground in fight to preserve Olympic wrestling

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Wrestling is dropped from 2020 Summer Games in a blow for a sport as old as the Olympics

Thursday, February 07, 2013  1865 baseball card found at yard sale sells for $92,000 in Maine auction

Friday, January 25, 2013  Students with disabilities must be given a fair shot to play on a traditional sports team or have their own leagues, the Education Department says.

Friday, January 18, 2013  "The Crash Reel," a documentary about Kevin Pearce's return from his life-altering accident, is set to premiere Friday night at the Sundance Film Festival.

Friday, January 18, 2013  In what Oprah has called the most important interview of her television career, she couldn't be accused of burying the lead.