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Salem Bowl Damaged in Smoky Fire
Balloon Fest Draws Crowds Despite Hot Weather
Salem Teen Wins Big at State Fair
23 Pilots Participate in Aerobatics Competition at Salem Airport
Salem Bowl Damaged in Smoky Fire
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Local News

Police Beat for Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
A few minutes ago
Effingham County man admits to federal charges for financially exploiting an elder out of more than $330,000
22h ago
Billboard for Proud Boys hate group removed in southern Illinois after public pressure
16h ago
Balloon Fest 2025 Cardboard Boat Race Results
22h ago
Salem American Legion to sell building
20h ago
Balloon Fest 2025 Car Show Results
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Weather

82° Partly Sunny

Partly Sunny
Dew Point: 65°
Winds: NE @ 6 mph
Pressure: 30.04"
Heat Index: 84°
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FYI

Chestnut Street in Centralia to be closed from Calumet to West 6th
Carrigan Township to oil roads Wednesday and Thursday
Centralia issues boil order for 1500 block of South Locust
City of Salem Issues Boil Order for Deer Path Drive
Marion County oiling parts of Iuka, Kell, and Roosevelt Roads on Wednesday

Blogs

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Local Sports

Lady Cats Win Golf Opener, SCHS Has Gone Undefeated the Last 2 Regular Seasons
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JH Baseball Scores
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Stallion Host Cougars In Season Opener Today...North Clay Blows Out Ramsey
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Raccoon Beats Field, Battle of Salem At LL Complex Today, Patoka Wins Opener Big
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National News

'My daughter was stolen from us': Texas parents who lost children in Camp Mystic flooding speak at hearing
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Husband of California woman found dead in forest fled to Peru, authorities say
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Student killed in stabbing at Phoenix high school after fight escalates: Police
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Menendez brothers' long-awaited parole hearing to begin Thursday: What you need to know
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Democratic lawmakers demand information about 'Alligator Alcatraz'
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'My daughter was stolen from us': Texas parents who lost children in Camp Mystic flooding speak at hearing
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National Sports

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Business News

Target CEO to step down as sales remain sluggish
2h ago
Consumer sentiment worsened in August amid sweeping new tariffs
Aug 15, 2025
These jobs are hiring, despite a weak job market
Aug 13, 2025
Prices climbed less than expected in July, despite Trump's tariffs
Aug 12, 2025

Political News

Protesters heckle Vance, Hegseth, Miller as they get photo op with DC National Guard
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US Attorney Pirro tells prosecutors no felony charges for carrying registered rifles, shotguns in DC
2h ago
Texas House to vote on controversial redistricting plan
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Amid redistricting protests, Texas State Capitol cleared of visitors after reported social media threat
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World News

Israel to call up thousands of reservists for invasion, occupation of Gaza City, military official says
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South Africa accuses 6 of massive rhino horn trafficking scheme involving nearly 1,000 horns
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NATO aircraft scrambled amid overnight Russian drone strikes on Ukraine
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Russia launches largest attack of August on Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Aug 19, 2025

Health News

California resident tests positive for plague
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Leading pediatrician group recommends COVID vaccine for infants, toddlers in contrast with RFK Jr.
Aug 19, 2025
Measles outbreak that sickened more than 700 declared over in Texas
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Draft of new 'MAHA' report suggests RFK Jr. won't target pesticides
Aug 17, 2025

Entertainment News

Archie Comics film from Phil Lord, Christopher Miller in the works at Universal
1h ago
Netflix shares 'Emily in Paris' season 5 release date, first-look photos
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In brief: 'Fallout' season 2 trailer, 'Palm Royale' premiere date and more
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Country Music News

Old Dominion says 'Goodbye Music City' as they close out 'Barbara'
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Get the extra Jordan Davis track 'Like God Intended'
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Your chance to 'Slow Down' and enjoy Cam's 'All Things Light'
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'Darlin'' is the gamble that paid off for Chase Matthew
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