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Local News

South Central Illinois Not Alone; Rising rivers threaten US South and Midwest after barrage of rain and tornadoes
6h ago
Salem Firemen Flooded with Calls During Heavy Friday Night Rains
22h ago
Green Street Road Damaged by Flooding; to be Closed Until at Least Monday (update at 12:30 pm Sunday)
11h ago
Red Cross Shelter Opens in Salem for Those Displaced by Flooding Rains Friday Night (updated 6 pm Saturday)
Apr 05, 2025
Kaskaskia College Salem Education Center and Westgate Shopping Area Receive Damage from Flooding
22h ago
Several Homes Evacuated on Northeast Side of Central City, Stay Out of Barricaded Areas
Apr 05, 2025

Weather

43° Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy
Dew Point: 38°
Winds: N/A
Pressure: 30.01"
Freeze Watch
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FYI

Major Highways Reopened, 5.91 inches of rain recorded at Salem Water Treatment Plant
Saturday Closings/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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Mar 19, 2025

Local Sports

Zurliene Tabbed As New SC Cougars Head Coach
Apr 04, 2025
Lady Cats Shutout Paris....DeSmith Dominates Carmi In 8-inning Thriller
Apr 02, 2025
Blues edge Penguins 5-4 in OT, running win streak to franchise-tying 11 games
Apr 04, 2025
Wildcats Win Streak Snapped at 4.....Prep Baseball Roundup
Apr 02, 2025

National News

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
American teacher's sister pleads for his release from Russian captivity
Apr 05, 2025
Investigation underway after body found during search for missing 13-year-old
Apr 04, 2025
Texas track meet stabbing: Suspect allegedly told police he was protecting himself
Apr 04, 2025
Prosecutors seek more than 7 years for George Santos in 'brazen web of deceit'
Apr 05, 2025
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Judge orders government to return Maryland man deported in 'error' to El Salvador Apr 04, 2025
Beloved Catholic priest fatally shot at church in Kansas Apr 04, 2025
Man at large after allegedly gunning down estranged girlfriend and her daughter: LA sheriff Apr 04, 2025
2 people missing after boat capsizes on Wisconsin River: Police Apr 04, 2025

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 4/3/25
Apr 04, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 3/27/25
Mar 28, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 4/2/25
Apr 03, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 3/31/25
Apr 01, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 3/30/25
Mar 31, 2025

Business News

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
Dow closes down 2,200 points, Nasdaq enters bear market amid tariff fallout
Apr 04, 2025
Kentucky Bourbon industry caught in middle of global tariff war
Apr 03, 2025

Political News

DOJ places attorney on leave after struggling in Maryland migrant case
Apr 05, 2025
Huge crowds gather in 'Hands Off' rallies nationwide in protest of Trump administration
Apr 05, 2025
IRS plans to cut up to 25% of workforce in next round of layoffs
Apr 05, 2025
Senate Republicans pass budget blueprint after all-night session
Apr 05, 2025

World News

US response to Russian ballistic missile strike 'weak,' Zelenskyy says
Apr 05, 2025
South Korea Constitutional Court upholds Yoon's impeachment
Apr 04, 2025
Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Israeli PM Netanyahu visits
Apr 03, 2025
Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 3,000 with hundreds still missing
Apr 03, 2025

Health News

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
Scientists sue NIH, HHS, RFK Jr. over termination of research grants
Apr 04, 2025

Entertainment News

Sue Storm is pregnant in new look at 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'
Apr 04, 2025
First look at 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' shows off new Na'vi clans
Apr 04, 2025
Kenan Thompson has no plans to leave 'Saturday Night Live': 'The forever cast member'
Apr 04, 2025

Country Music News

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
'Corn Queen' Hailey Whitters assumes the throne with new album
Apr 04, 2025
Brothers Osborne will 'Finish This Drink' TJ started at Waffle House
Apr 04, 2025