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Local News

Centralia firefighter details boat rescue of four in car washed off Norton Road
7m ago
Centralia BPW gives back to the community
28m ago
Salem City Council to act on zoning issues; swear in new police sergeant
10m ago
Monday Morning Flood Update: Flood Waters Receding, Green Street Road Damaged and Closed East of Central City
6h ago
Police Beat for Monday, April 7th, 2025
14m ago
South Central Illinois Not Alone; Rising rivers threaten US South and Midwest after barrage of rain and tornadoes
23h ago

Weather

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FYI

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

Hamlin takes the lead out of pits and holds off Byron in overtime to win at Darlington Raceway
7h ago
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Zurliene Tabbed As New SC Cougars Head Coach
Apr 04, 2025
Blues edge Penguins 5-4 in OT, running win streak to franchise-tying 11 games
Apr 04, 2025

National News

Flooding danger isn't over in wake of deadly storm: 'Do not drive through water,' governor pleads
3h ago
Hawaii man arrested for trapping elderly woman in her car for days: Police
4h ago
80-year-old allegedly shoots, kills fellow turkey hunter: Sheriff
5h ago
Lori Daybell trial: Opening statements set to begin in latest murder case of 'doomsday mom'
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Several injured, including children, after minivan drives into crowd in Los Angeles
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Flooding danger isn't over in wake of deadly storm: 'Do not drive through water,' governor pleads
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Judge says Maryland man's erroneous deportation to El Salvador prison 'shocks the conscience' 8h ago
'Horrific scene' as police take down man allegedly attacking 4 young girls in NYC 8h ago
Prosecutors seek more than 7 years for George Santos in 'brazen web of deceit' Apr 05, 2025
Significant severe weather, flash flooding to continue impacting South, Midwest Apr 05, 2025

National Sports

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Business News

Black Monday to the COVID crash: Worst days in the history of the US stock market
1h ago
US stocks plunge as tariffs rattle markets worldwide
8h ago
Why you shouldn't 'go into debt' to beat the tariffs, experts say
Apr 05, 2025
Fed Chair Powell says he expects Trump's tariffs will hike inflation and slow growth
Apr 04, 2025

Political News

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to block return of wrongly deported Maryland man
3h ago
Republicans Ted Cruz, Rand Paul speak out on risks of Trump tariff policy
4h ago
Businesses, conservative lawyers planning legal challenge to Trump's tariffs
4h ago
DOGE slashes key housing inspection contract, putting some low-income families at risk
8h ago

World News

Pope Francis makes first public appearance since leaving hospital
9h ago
Russia launches missile strike on Ukraine with explosions reported in Kyiv
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US response to Russian ballistic missile strike 'weak,' Zelenskyy says
Apr 05, 2025
South Korea Constitutional Court upholds Yoon's impeachment
Apr 04, 2025

Health News

2nd child with measles dies in Texas, according to state health officials
8h ago
16 state attorneys general sue Trump administration over NIH grant terminations
Apr 04, 2025
Measles outbreak in Texas hits 481 cases, with 59 new infections confirmed in last 3 days
Apr 04, 2025
RFK Jr. said HHS layoffs are needed as 'Americans are getting sicker.' Here's what the data shows.
Apr 04, 2025

Entertainment News

Tom Cruise is back in 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' official trailer
2h ago
Jared Leto, light cycles appear in 'Tron: Ares' trailer: Watch here
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In brief: Jesse Armstrong's 'Mountainhead' gets release date and more
6h ago

Country Music News

Following a California first, Luke Bryan cues up more Farm Tour dates for fall
1h ago
Eric Church vs. Red Rocks: The Chief heads to Colorado for 3 special shows
3h ago
Nashville notes: Chris Lane's 'Fire' + Kassi Ashton's 'Radio'
Apr 04, 2025
Russell Dickerson & Colbie Caillat are loving & letting go with new duet
Apr 04, 2025