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Marion County continues to look for a permanent animal control facility
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Marion County continues to look for a permanent animal control facility
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Local News

Tornado Damage in St. Louis is estimated to be over $1.6 Billion in Property Damage
3h ago
Salem Community High School prepares for $3 million summer improvement project
3h ago
Crop Update on Corn, Soybeans, and Winter Wheat
3h ago
Salem City Council approves Airport Road resurfacing and new city hall roof
3h ago
Emergency Tele Communicators were recognized for their years of service and commitment to public safety.
3h ago
KC Board approves purchase of scoreboard for new gymnasium
4h ago

Weather

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Dew Point: 64°
Winds: W @ 13 mph
Pressure: 29.58"
Heat Index: 83°
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FYI

Tuesday Men's softball rescheduled
Community Beach Road closed to through traffic from Farthing to Odin Road
Brick Hill Road to close Thursday
Perkins Street Railroad Crossing REOPENED
Part of South Hotze Road REOPENED following emergency bridge repairs

Blogs

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Local Sports

Wildcats Host Mattoon Today For Senior Day....Orphans Beat Collinsville, Host Freeburg Today
9h ago
Small School Softball Regionals Get Underway
10h ago
Small School Baseball Regionals
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Lady Wildcats Battle a Bigger Cause At Tully On Monday
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National News

Judge orders government to report steps it's taken to facilitate Venezuelan man's return to US
1h ago
Cal State Fullerton freshman drowns in Havasu River on vacation with frat brothers
4h ago
Woman speaks out after alleged homophobic attack at McDonald's in Illinois
4h ago
2 students dead at University of Wisconsin-Platteville after 'incident' in residence hall
6h ago
Severe weather possible for Kentucky, Tennessee areas already pummeled by tornadoes
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Judge orders government to report steps it's taken to facilitate Venezuelan man's return to US
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Burglars break in to Anthony Anderson's LA home: Sources 8h ago
New Orleans jail employee arrested, accused of helping mass escape of inmates 8h ago
11-year-old boy accidentally shot to death by sibling inside of their home 11h ago
Florida man shoots neighbor's cow 5 times after it wandered onto his property 11h ago

National Sports

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Business News

Stocks slide after Moody's downgrades US debt
May 19, 2025
Consumer sentiment worsens despite Trump's rollback of tariffs, survey says
May 16, 2025
Inflation is dropping but these prices are still soaring
May 15, 2025
Winners of Trump's meme coin contest potentially include foreign investors
May 13, 2025

Political News

Van Hollen slams Rubio in contentious exchange over deportations and Abrego Garcia
1h ago
Trump urges House Republicans not to mess with Medicaid amid push to pass bill advancing his agenda: Sources
4h ago
New book 'Original Sin' alleges Joe Biden hid son Beau's cancer diagnosis
5h ago
Rep. LaMonica McIver charged by DOJ over incident with ICE agents
6h ago

World News

Iran leader casts doubt on US nuclear talks, saying Tehran won't stop enrichment
11h ago
Russia attacks Ukraine with drones as Trump lauds Putin phone call
11h ago
Evidence of 30-foot ancient sea monster found in Mississippi
12h ago
Family of Hamas hostage Edan Alexander recall dramatic Gaza release
May 19, 2025

Health News

Measles cases reach 1,024 in the US as infections confirmed in 30 states: CDC
May 16, 2025
Florida becomes 2nd state to ban fluoride from public drinking water
May 15, 2025
RFK Jr. says people should not take medical advice from him, defends HHS cuts during congressional hearings
May 14, 2025
US drug overdose deaths fell by nearly 27% last year, reaching lowest levels since 2019: CDC
May 14, 2025

Entertainment News

George Wendt, who played Norm on 'Cheers,' dies at 76
2h ago
Jeremy Allen White stars in 'The Bear' season 4 official trailer
2h ago
Elle Fanning cast as Effie Trinket in 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'
3h ago

Country Music News

Nashville notes: 'Forget Tonight' with Tyler Hubbard + Preston Cooper's 'Weak'
2h ago
Gabby Barrett, Randy Houser and more to lead Whiskey Jam at CMA Fest
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No 'Problem' here: Morgan Wallen's #1, #13 & #46
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The Seeker + the SongTeller: Dolly Parton teases new hotel at Country Music Hall of Fame
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