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

  Iowa Hospice is looking for voluteers. STORY DETAILS HERE

 Washington County officials completed four days of emergency preparedness exercises Thursday, including exercises for dealing with a large H1N1 influenza pandemic. CLICK HERE for story details. 

 The earthquake in Haiti have inspired local people, like Van Buren Community School District students and Fairfield designer Paul Glossop to step forward. More details with a CLICK HERE. 

 Local and state officials, as well as representatives of Community Housing Initiatives, gathered at Grant School Wednesday morning to celebrate the grand openings of new apartments at the former Grant and Lincoln schools. More Details HERE. 

 Describing Missouri as the "meth capital of the nation", State Rep. Therese Sander, R-Moberly, says the drug is hurting law-abiding citizens.  STORY DETAILS HERE 

 Quincy University aviation students now have an alternative when inclement weather prevents them from flight time. 
STORY DETAILS HERE 

 A Jefferson City woman has been charged with drugging her granddaughter. Click here for DETAILS