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Local News

South Central Illinois escapes serious damage in Sunday severe weather; more severe weather possible Wednesday
9m ago
Enhanced Chance of Severe Weather Sunday afternoon
Mar 30, 2025
One person injured in Friday afternoon traffic crash in Centralia
20m ago
Police Beat for Sunday, March 30th, 2025
Mar 30, 2025
Two injured in Selmaville Road Crash
23m ago
South Carolina trucker killed; four injured in separate crashes on I-64
Mar 29, 2025

Weather

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Dew Point: 35°
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Pressure: 30.02"
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FYI

Temporary Closures on North Jefferson in Salem for Pavement Repairs
Burn Ban Lifted for All of Marion County
Trash pickup in Central City moving to roadways
West Ellis Street Railroad crossing in Central City remains closed until further notice

Blogs

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Local Sports

Illinois Top Times Results for Area Athletes
5h ago
Germantown, Massac County & Pinckneyville Win SIJHSAA State Volleyball Titles
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Salem Soccer Beats Olney, Heads To Mater Dei Today....Centralia at Pinckneyville
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Germantown, Massac County & Pinckneyville Win SIJHSAA State Volleyball Titles
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National News

New Mexico Republican Party headquarters targeted in suspected arson attack, officials say
2h ago
3 people, including 3-year-old girl, critically hurt in fire and possible explosion at Detroit apartment building
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2 dead in Miami bus shooting, according to police
7h ago
Massive South Carolina wildfire jumps border, spreads into North Carolina
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Silver Fire in California spreads to 1,000 acres, prompts evacuations
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New Mexico Republican Party headquarters targeted in suspected arson attack, officials say
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Severe weather heading to the South after killing 5, knocking out power in Midwest 7h ago
Documents appear to show how Trump admin identifies Venezuelan gang members: ACLU 8h ago
Man strikes Tesla counter-protester with vehicle in Idaho, police say Mar 30, 2025
The 'Blaze Star' hasn't exploded yet, but it could soon Mar 29, 2025

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 3/30/25
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Scoreboard roundup -- 3/25/25
Mar 26, 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
Scoreboard roundup -- 3/26/25
Mar 27, 2025

Business News

Stocks plunge as Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs loom
6h ago
Musk hands out $1M checks after efforts to block the giveaways in court are rejected
7h ago
Inflation held steady in February, according to Fed's preferred gauge
Mar 28, 2025
US stocks tick up in 1st trading since Trump's auto tariffs announced
Mar 27, 2025

Political News

State Sen. Randy Fine says he doesn't think he disagrees with Trump on anything
2h ago
Eric Adams pushes judge to dismiss charges before ballot deadline
4h ago
Trump officials' Signal chat 'could have ended with lost American lives': Sen. Warner
Mar 30, 2025
Southwest border mission has cost $330M so far -- with over $40M for Guantanamo Bay alone: Sources
Mar 29, 2025

World News

3 missing US soldiers found dead in Lithuania, search continues for 4th soldier
4h ago
Desperate search for survivors continues in Bangkok high-rise collapse from 7.7 quake
7h ago
Zelenskyy urges 'tough' Russia measures after Trump shows frustration with Putin
7h ago
Iran rejects Trump's request for direct nuclear negotiations, state media reports
Mar 30, 2025

Health News

Utah becomes 1st state to ban fluoride in drinking water
Mar 28, 2025
Measles outbreak in Texas is spreading beyond the Mennonite community: Officials
Mar 28, 2025
Michigan resident dies of rabies after undergoing organ transplant in Ohio: Officials
Mar 27, 2025
Measles case confirmed in DC, individual may have exposed others on Amtrak train
Mar 26, 2025

Entertainment News

Dave Coulier credits 'Full House' cast for their support amid cancer fight
3h ago
In brief: 'Stranger Things' stage play documentary trailer and more
5h ago
Good job: Jason Statham's 'A Working Man' tops weekend box office
8h ago

Country Music News

No 'Problem' here? Morgan Wallen's 'SNL' exit inspires talk
2h ago
You can blame his mama for the 'Springsteen-ness' of Jackson Dean
8h ago
Nashville notes: Alabama's Live in '25 + Tucker Wetmore's 'Casino'
Mar 28, 2025
Maren Morris gives fans a taste of 'DREAMSICLE'
Mar 28, 2025