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Local News

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

Kaskaskia College incumbents hold off challenge from Salem Attorney

Marion 'Bunny' Garrett new Centralia City Councilwoman; Rob Jackson Re-Elected

Mt. Vernon Mayor wins re-election; Patoka Mayor unseated

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Extremely close races for Salem and Centralia High School Boards

9h ago Tomash Devenishek / CC

Unofficial Results for contested township races in Marion County consolidated election 2025 (Updated 8:30 am Tuesday)

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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

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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

Judge temporarily restores funding for legal aid for migrant children

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

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

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

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

Judge temporarily restores funding for legal aid for migrant children

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Air traffic control room fight at Reagan National Airport leads to arrest 19h ago

Text messages show yearslong scheme between suspects in Super Bowl reporter's death: Sources 22h ago

Animal sanctuary owner, about 100 cats die in fire, officials say 23h ago

Gunman in 2022 Buffalo mass shooting wants federal trial moved to NYC Apr 01, 2025

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

1h ago

Stock market futures slip ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

2h 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

Mayor Eric Adams' case dismissed with prejudice despite Trump admin's request to allow for later prosecution

1h ago

Trump Media filing opens door for president to sell $2B in stock

2h ago

Democrat Kamlager-Dove takes aim at DOGE ahead of potential State Department cuts

5h ago

Elizabeth Warren launches campaign to investigate Department of Education closure: 'I will fight it with everything I've got'

5h ago

World News

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

5h 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

Supreme Court takes up bid to defund Planned Parenthood

5h 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

Utah becomes 1st state to ban fluoride in drinking water

Mar 28, 2025

Entertainment News

Hollywood stars remember Val Kilmer: 'You truly were an icon'

2h ago

In brief: 'Dexter: Original Sin' renewed for season 2 and more

3h ago

Val Kilmer, star of 'Top Gun,' 'Batman Forever,' 'The Doors,' dead at 65

5h ago

Country Music News

Morgan Wallen debuts 'Get me to God's country' merch

For Rascal Flatts, 'Life is a Highway: Refueled Duets' was a long, smooth road

Nashville notes: Old Dominion's 'Nights' + Jordan Davis' 'Mornings'

'A New Moon' rises for a solo Charles Kelley

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