Latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Midlands

Friday, December 07, 2012  An American Medical Association analysis finds South Carolina has one of the country's least competitive health insurance markets.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  GOP rivals share Super Tuesday glow: Romney takes Ohio and 5 other states, Santorum wins 3

Friday, December 30, 2011  Habitat loss as farmers return land to production hurts wildlife, hunting in northern Plains

Thursday, April 01, 2010  Fargo mayor says it's time to take down levees as Red River recedes, major flood risk ends

Monday, March 22, 2010  The Red River Valley's battle with major flooding for the second straight year has intensified the push for a solution that doesn't rely on thousands of volunteers and millions of sandbags

Friday, March 19, 2010  The Red River is expected to crest on Sunday at 20 feet above the flood stage

Tuesday, March 16, 2010  Trucks deliver piles of sandbags as residents in Fargo, ND, prepare for Red River flooding

Friday, March 05, 2010  Weather service predicts major flooding for North Dakota's Red River, residents try to prepare

Friday, January 08, 2010  Officials tell commuters to 'take it easy' as snowstorm pushes east after 4 die in Ohio crash

Thursday, January 07, 2010  Winter storm pushing snow, dangerously cold wind across Midwest; unusual cold snap grips South

Thursday, April 16, 2009  Water seeps past sandbags fortifying weakened ND dam, as efforts resume to protect tiny town

Thursday, April 02, 2009  Alcohol sales in Fargo, ND, rose along with residents' anxiety over swollen Red River

Wednesday, April 01, 2009  There's a new challenge today for North Dakota residents along the slowly receding Red River -- getting government help.

Monday, March 30, 2009  North Dakota parents of imprisoned journalist heading to Iran to see her, speed her release.

Saturday, March 28, 2009  Cold slows river's rise but Fargo area braces for historic flooding from the swollen Red River