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Local News

Bill banning dwarfism slur as mascot passes House

Salem City Council swears in new police sergeant; approves zoning changes

House approves new abortion protection plan to ease college admissions

Salem mayor to recommend Royce Bringwald be appointed to council opening

Illinois nursing homes seek Medicaid rate hike

Salem city manager urging those with damaged property from flood to self-report

Weather

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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

4h ago Darren Whitley

Lady Wildcats Open Conference With Blowout Win....Williamson Shines For CORLHS...Tobin Dominant For Mt Vernon....Prep Softball Scores

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

Idaho college killings: Bryan Kohberger in court for high-stakes hearing on what evidence will be allowed at trial

Mom, her 3 young kids found dead at home: 'Community has been shaken to its core'

Federal judges block deportation of several alleged migrant gang members under AEA

Army to go 'bigger' to mark its 250th. Could it be the military parade Trump wants?

Trump tariffs: How much more importers could pay in your state

Idaho college killings: Bryan Kohberger in court for high-stakes hearing on what evidence will be allowed at trial

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Lawyer for man deported in error to El Salvador expects him to be returned to US 7h ago

Judge gives Trump administration 24 hours to provide evidence of Mahmoud Khalil's removability 21h ago

Johnson again relying on Trump to bring GOP holdouts in line on budget plan 21h ago

Lawyers of teen charged with murder in track meet stabbing release 1st statement 22h ago

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 4/8/25

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Scoreboard roundup -- 4/2/25

Apr 03, 2025

Scoreboard roundup -- 4/7/25

Apr 08, 2025

Scoreboard roundup -- 4/6/25

Apr 07, 2025

Scoreboard roundup -- 4/3/25

Apr 04, 2025

Business News

Billionaire Trump backer Bill Ackman issues dire warning over tariffs

43m ago

Trump moves full steam ahead on politically risky tariffs despite market tumult

6h ago

Trump touts falling oil prices, borrowing costs. Experts say they're warning signs.

23h ago

Trump admin tells prosecutors to ease up on crypto enforcement

Apr 08, 2025

Political News

DHS to screen social media of visa applicants for 'antisemitic activity'

33m ago

DOJ, Coast Guard bust 45,000 pounds of cocaine tied to cartels

47m ago

House Republicans tee up vote on Trump-backed budget blueprint despite hard-liner opposition

1h ago

Acting IRS commissioner plans to resign after data-sharing deal with immigration authorities

3h ago

World News

Over 100 dead, including former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, after roof collapses at Dominican Republic nightclub

21h 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?

6h ago

Measles cases in Texas outbreak surpass 500 with 24 new infections confirmed over last 5 days

Apr 08, 2025

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

'The Last of Us' renewed for season 3 before season 2 premiere

44m ago

In brief: Mariska Hargitay to direct documentary about her mother and more

4h ago

Finn Wittrock, Alexandra Daddario to star in Hershey chocolate biopic

7h ago

Country Music News

Dolly Parton goes on the 'Journey of a Seeker' at the Hall of Fame

Brett Young's ready to 'Drink with You' as he launches '2.0'

Even as a businessman, Brantley Gilbert keeps rock star hours

Nashville notes: Michael Ray's intimate shows + Carly Pearce's heart honor

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