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

Yesterday at 5:09 PM  A few tips to for flying this summer.

Yesterday at 12:21 PM  With Memorial Day less than a week away, Missouri and Iowa roadways will be busier than normal and you can expect for the highway patrol to be out in full force.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  A measure that would permit the use of all-terrain vehicles on some roads is gaining support in the Iowa Legislature.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Airline passenger complaints are surging as airlines continue to cram more seats into the same tube.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  OJ Fargo presented at the Ottumwa Public Library as a Civil War soldier.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  The Missouri Department of Transportation advises motorists to avoid travel overnight through Sunday as major winter storm makes its way through the state.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Rain is expected to turn to snow Saturday afternoon across the state, posing a risk for travelers because of the rate of snowfall and lack of visibility.

Friday, March 15, 2013  OHS Jazz Band and Show Choir travel to two elementary schools and Evans Middle School to perform on Friday

Friday, March 08, 2013  New TSA policy allowing small knives and bats on airliners fuels growing protest

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

Friday, February 15, 2013  Crippled cruise ship docks at Alabama port; passengers celebrate end of miserable Gulf odyssey

Thursday, February 14, 2013  After days stranded at sea aboard disabled Carnival ship, bus trip awaits weary passengers

Saturday, January 26, 2013  MoDOT discourages travel Sunday morning.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  An enormous storm system that dumped snow and sleet on the nation's midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the Deep South began punching its way toward the Northeast on Wednesday, slowing holiday travel.