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

Today 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, May 18, 2013  Adults and kids come out to fish at the 30th annual Buddy Bass Fishing Classic.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The sign up will begin May 20th and farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general signup.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Graduation season significantly influence Kirksville's economic growth and as Truman State University and A.T. Still University students invite their families and loved ones to see them walk across the stage, it helps advance the city's economic development.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The tragedy happened as the woman was using a bucket to get water for her flowers.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Industrial Technology metals students brought back two state-winning projects.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A jackpot of $475 million ranks as the second largest in Powerball history and third biggest overall.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The job offer is off the table.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Northeast Missouri District Missouri State Teacher's Association presented awards to several teachers.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Democratic state Senator Jack Hatch is seriously considering a run for governor in 2014.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Monday, May 13, 2013  Four years ago today, disaster touched down in Novinger and Kirksville.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Recently the Missouri Department of Transportation released its draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan to improve Missouri highways.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Officer Kobes was involved in an on-duty accident in January.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Glenn Head is charged with second degree murder armed criminal action in the death of William Bacon.