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Local News

Former Wayne City police chief pleads guilty to corruption charges
16h ago
Police Beat for Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
16h ago
Fire destroys barn and all its contents in rural Iuka
16h ago
Convicted felon sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm
16h ago
Salem man charged with aggravated battery to sheriff's deputy taking him home
16h ago
Salem to have two new councilmen as incumbent goes down in defeat
Apr 02, 2025

Weather

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FYI

Kaskaskia College and Extension Centers closing at noon due to severe weather risk
Wednesday Cancellations
Temporary Closures on North Jefferson in Salem for Pavement Repairs
West Ellis Street Railroad crossing in Central City remains closed until further notice

Blogs

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Local Sports

Wildcats Win Streak Snapped at 4.....Prep Baseball Roundup
21h ago
Middle School Track: Patoka Competes....Records Fall At Cisne & Aviston
21h ago
Lady Cats Shutout Paris....DeSmith Dominates Carmi In 8-inning Thriller
21h ago
CORLHS Compete At Breese Open....Hill Breaks CHS 110 Hurdle Record at Triad
21h ago

National News

15-year-old girl attacked by sea lion in California
41m ago
After 6 months, 5 people still missing in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene
13h ago
Girlfriend of murdered Green Beret speaks out after his wife charged
16h ago
Trump privately indicates Elon Musk could step back from current role: Sources
18h ago
Man who hates big pharmacies allegedly guns down Walgreens worker: Police
18h ago
15-year-old girl attacked by sea lion in California
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Judge temporarily restores funding for legal aid for migrant children 20h ago
Once-in-a-generation storm to bring tornadoes, historic flooding 23h ago
Meet 5 of the alleged gang members the Trump administration sent to an El Salvadoran mega-prison 23h ago
2 men face federal charges after woman, teen drown in alleged smuggling attempt Apr 02, 2025

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 3/31/25
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Son of former Yankees player Brett Gardner honored at opening day after his mysterious death in Costa Rica
Mar 27, 2025

Business News

Tesla deliveries drop 13% amid backlash against CEO Elon Musk
20h ago
World leaders blast Trump tariffs as markets slump
21h ago
Canada vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump escalates trade war: 'We will respond'
Apr 01, 2025
Stocks slide as Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs loom
Mar 31, 2025

Political News

What's in Trump's sweeping new tariff plan?
12h ago
Democrats vow to fight Trump's tariffs 'tooth and nail' as they slam 'chaotic trade war'
13h ago
Massachusetts county debuts jail program with focus on older adults
13h ago
McMahon hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting outside Department of Education
17h ago

World News

Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 3,000 with hundreds still missing
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Israeli operation in Gaza expanding to seize 'large areas,' defense minister says
23h ago
Remains of 4th missing US soldier found in Lithuania
Apr 01, 2025
High levels of carbon monoxide found in Miller Gardner's hotel room: Costa Rican police
Apr 01, 2025

Health News

More cities, counties start to remove fluoride from public drinking water
13h ago
Supreme Court takes up bid to defund Planned Parenthood
Apr 02, 2025
12 months and 70 cases since the first human bird flu infection: Are we any safer?
Apr 01, 2025
Intermittent fasting can be hit or miss, but research suggests 'sweet spot' can help some stick to their diet
Apr 01, 2025

Entertainment News

Report: David Fincher will direct Brad Pitt in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' sequel
1h ago
Filming for 'Sunrise on the Reaping' to begin in July
14h ago
'The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy,' 'Bob's Burgers' and 'American Dad!' renewed for four seasons
15h ago

Country Music News

'Time's Ticking' for father of four Justin Moore
1h ago
Nashville notes: Parmalee plays 'Today' + Tigirlily Gold shifts to Sony
14h ago
Jon Pardi's ready for some 'Hard Knocks' on 'Honkytonk Hollywood'
15h ago
Dasha's down to play the 10th annual Concert for Love & Acceptance
16h ago