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Local News

State Police release more details on small school bus-car crash in Vernon
3h ago
Native American mascot ban clears the Illinois House, heads to Senate
3h ago
Centralia City Council upholds Mayor's revocation of tobacco license
3h ago
Prisoner Review Board reform bill clears Senate
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Marion County Child Abuse Prevention Coalition Plans Walk Around Courthouse
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Legislature kills bill that would have expanded resentencing for youth offenders
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Boil order LIFTED for Holiday Terrace in Centralia
West Ellis Street Railroad crossing in Central City remains closed until further notice
Centralia LIFTS boil order for portions of East McCord, Blackberry and Belair
Green Street and Odin Roads both reopened
Temporary Closures on North Jefferson in Salem for Pavement Repairs

Blogs

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Local Sports

Wildcats Limp Into Road Game At TTown Following 3rd Straight Loss
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Lady Cats Win Again....SC Falls To Newton
Apr 12, 2025
Wildcats Finish 2nd At Olney Invitational
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Lady Cats Soccer Makes It 4 W's In A Row...Back To Charleston For Tournament Action Saturday
Apr 12, 2025

National News

Tourist helicopter that crashed into the Hudson did not have a flight recorder: NTSB
12h ago
6 on board small plane that crashed in upstate New York: FAA
12h ago
What to know about getting a REAL ID as airport requirement deadline nears
Apr 12, 2025
Trump admin moves to withhold federal funds from Maine over trans athlete dispute
Apr 12, 2025
Judge rules Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported
Apr 11, 2025
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Luigi Mangione says government should not be allowed to seek death penalty Apr 11, 2025
Small plane crashes in Boca Raton, Florida; all 3 on board killed Apr 11, 2025
Walmart employee in Georgia kills 2 co-workers, injures another in after-hours shooting spree Apr 11, 2025
'Nothing has been done': Judge slams DOJ in case of wrongly deported man Apr 11, 2025

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 4/9/25
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Business News

Baristas, chocolatiers caught in trade war cross fire
Apr 11, 2025
US stocks climb, shrugging off China trade war and consumer fears
Apr 11, 2025
Trump's tariffs still risk inflation and recession as China trade war looms, experts say
Apr 10, 2025
Inflation cooled but egg prices soared in March, before Trump's tariff escalation
Apr 10, 2025

Political News

Military academies criticized for removing DEI-related books from libraries
Apr 12, 2025
Trump administration reviewing case of FBI informant convicted of lying about Bidens
Apr 11, 2025
What to know about Trump's health as he undergoes latest physical
Apr 11, 2025
RFK Jr., intent to focus on chronic disease, continues to be dogged by impacts of HHS cuts
Apr 10, 2025

World News

Russia missile strike kills more than 20 in Ukraine's Sumy, mayor says
12h ago
Israel takes control of Rafah, creating new 'security corridor' in Gaza
Apr 12, 2025
Ballet dancer Ksenia Karelina arrives in US after being released by Russia in prisoner exchange
Apr 10, 2025
Over 220 dead, including former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, after roof collapses at Dominican Republic nightclub
Apr 08, 2025

Health News

US reports highest number of measles cases since 2019: CDC
Apr 11, 2025
RFK Jr. claims curve is flattening in Texas measles outbreak. Does the data agree?
Apr 09, 2025
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

Entertainment News

Bill Hader got fired from a movie theater job after spoiling 'Titanic' ending
Apr 11, 2025
Joseph Quinn reveals how his 'Fantastic Four' character is different from past versions
Apr 11, 2025
Eric Dane reveals he’s been diagnosed with ALS, says he'll return to 'Euphoria'
Apr 11, 2025

Country Music News

'Imagine That': Patsy Cline's Lost Recordings include Christmas songs + more
Apr 11, 2025
Kenny Chesney shares details about visuals for Sphere Las Vegas shows
Apr 11, 2025
Hit songwriter Jacob Hackworth steps out as an artist on Tucker Wetmore's tour
Apr 11, 2025
ERNEST is 'Gettin' Gone' with Snoop Dogg
Apr 11, 2025