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Former Wayne City police chief pleads guilty to corruption charges

Police Beat for Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

Fire destroys barn and all its contents in rural Iuka

Convicted felon sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm

Salem man charged with aggravated battery to sheriff's deputy taking him home

Salem to have two new councilmen as incumbent goes down in defeat

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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

Middle School Track: Patoka Competes....Records Fall At Cisne & Aviston

Lady Cats Shutout Paris....DeSmith Dominates Carmi In 8-inning Thriller

CORLHS Compete At Breese Open....Hill Breaks CHS 110 Hurdle Record at Triad

National News

After 6 months, 5 people still missing in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene

Girlfriend of murdered Green Beret speaks out after his wife charged

Trump privately indicates Elon Musk could step back from current role: Sources

Man who hates big pharmacies allegedly guns down Walgreens worker: Police

Judge temporarily restores funding for legal aid for migrant children

After 6 months, 5 people still missing in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene

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Once-in-a-generation storm to bring historic rainfall, flooding: Latest forecast 11h ago

Meet 5 of the alleged gang members the Trump administration sent to an El Salvadoran mega-prison 12h ago

2 men face federal charges after woman, teen drown in alleged smuggling attempt 13h ago

Teens who allegedly failed to put out cigarettes accused of causing massive South Carolina wildfire 13h ago

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 3/31/25

Apr 01, 2025

Scoreboard roundup -- 3/26/25

Mar 27, 2025

Scoreboard roundup -- 3/30/25

Mar 31, 2025

Scoreboard roundup -- 3/27/25

Mar 28, 2025

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

8h ago

Stock market flat ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

10h 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?

1h ago

Democrats vow to fight Trump's tariffs 'tooth and nail' as they slam 'chaotic trade war'

2h ago

Massachusetts county debuts jail program with focus on older adults

2h ago

McMahon hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting outside Department of Education

6h ago

World News

Israeli operation in Gaza expanding to seize 'large areas,' defense minister says

12h 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

Woman pulled alive out of Myanmar earthquake rubble after 91 hours: Officials

Apr 01, 2025

Health News

More cities, counties start to remove fluoride from public drinking water

2h ago

Supreme Court takes up bid to defund Planned Parenthood

12h ago

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

Filming for 'Sunrise on the Reaping' to begin in July

2h ago

'The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy,' 'Bob's Burgers' and 'American Dad!' renewed for four seasons

4h ago

Cher pays tribute to 'brilliant' former beau Val Kilmer

5h ago

Country Music News

Nashville notes: Parmalee plays 'Today' + Tigirlily Gold shifts to Sony

Jon Pardi's ready for some 'Hard Knocks' on 'Honkytonk Hollywood'

Dasha's down to play the 10th annual Concert for Love & Acceptance

Brad Paisley's Nashville comedy show's sold out

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