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Local News

Bill banning dwarfism slur as mascot passes House
2h ago
Salem City Council swears in new police sergeant; approves zoning changes
20h ago
House approves new abortion protection plan to ease college admissions
2h ago
Salem mayor to recommend Royce Bringwald be appointed to council opening
21h ago
Illinois nursing homes seek Medicaid rate hike
2h ago
Salem city manager urging those with damaged property from flood to self-report
21h ago

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FYI

Green Street and Odin Roads both reopened
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 Fall To Breese in 9 innings....Orphans Get Walk-Off Win....CORLHS & Odin/Patoka/Sandoval Earn W's
2h ago Darren Whitley
Lady Wildcats Open Conference With Blowout Win....Williamson Shines For CORLHS...Tobin Dominant For Mt Vernon....Prep Softball Scores
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Salem Tennis Falls To TTown...Prep Scores
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Kesslers 2 Goals Leads Salem Soccer Over Vienna/Goreville
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National News

Mom, her 3 young kids found dead at home: 'Community has been shaken to its core'
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Federal judge in New York will consider blocking future deportations under Alien Enemies Act
2h ago
Army to go 'bigger' to mark its 250th. Could it be the military parade Trump wants?
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Trump tariffs: How much more importers could pay in your state
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Lawyer for man deported in error to El Salvador expects him to be returned to US
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Mom, her 3 young kids found dead at home: 'Community has been shaken to its core'
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Judge gives Trump administration 24 hours to provide evidence of Mahmoud Khalil's removability 20h ago
Johnson again relying on Trump to bring GOP holdouts in line on budget plan 20h ago
Lawyers of teen charged with murder in track meet stabbing release 1st statement 21h ago
Chicago man charged in connection to series of sexual crimes: Police 22h ago

National Sports

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Business News

Trump moves full steam ahead on politically risky tariffs despite market tumult
5h ago
Trump touts falling oil prices, borrowing costs. Experts say they're warning signs.
21h ago
Trump admin tells prosecutors to ease up on crypto enforcement
Apr 08, 2025
Black Monday to the COVID crash: Worst days in the history of the US stock market
Apr 07, 2025

Political News

Acting IRS commissioner plans to resign after data-sharing deal with immigration authorities
2h ago
State Department says talks with Iran are not a negotiation, will be direct
5h ago
Texas governor under fire after pushing special election to November
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Trump signs executive order to expand 'clean' coal, but there's no such thing
5h ago

World News

Dozens dead, including former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, after roof collapses at Dominican Republic nightclub
20h ago
14-year-old dual Palestinian-US citizen killed in the West Bank
Apr 08, 2025
Iran says US talks will be 'indirect' despite Trump 'direct' negotiations announcement
Apr 08, 2025
'They do not surrender': Ukraine commander details fight with North Koreans in Russia
Apr 08, 2025

Health News

RFK Jr. claims curve is flattening in Texas measles outbreak. Does the data agree?
5h ago
Measles cases in Texas outbreak surpass 500 with 24 new infections confirmed over last 5 days
23h ago
HHS and EPA looking into changes to nation's fluoride guidance
Apr 08, 2025
2nd child with measles dies in Texas, according to state health officials
Apr 07, 2025

Entertainment News

In brief: Mariska Hargitay to direct documentary about her mother and more
3h ago
Finn Wittrock, Alexandra Daddario to star in Hershey chocolate biopic
6h ago
Report: Robert Pattinson favored to join cast of 'Dune 3'
19h ago

Country Music News

Even as a businessman, Brantley Gilbert keeps rock star hours
6h ago
Nashville notes: Michael Ray's intimate shows + Carly Pearce's heart honor
19h ago
Jelly Roll goes across the pond to speak and be honored at Oxford
20h ago
Opry 100 Honors pays tribute to Loretta Lynn, June & Johnny Cash + Charlie Daniels
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