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Local News

Former Wayne City police chief pleads guilty to corruption charges
5h ago
Police Beat for Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
6h ago
Fire destroys barn and all its contents in rural Iuka
6h ago
Convicted felon sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm
6h ago
Salem man charged with aggravated battery to sheriff's deputy taking him home
6h ago
Salem to have two new councilmen as incumbent goes down in defeat
17h ago

Weather

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Dew Point: 65°
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Pressure: 29.56"
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FYI

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

Blogs

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Local Sports

Wildcats Win Streak Snapped at 4.....Prep Baseball Roundup
11h ago
Middle School Track: Patoka Competes....Records Fall At Cisne & Aviston
11h ago
Lady Cats Shutout Paris....DeSmith Dominates Carmi In 8-inning Thriller
11h ago
CORLHS Compete At Breese Open....Hill Breaks CHS 110 Hurdle Record at Triad
11h ago

National News

After 6 months, 5 people still missing in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene
3h ago
Girlfriend of murdered Green Beret speaks out after his wife charged
5h ago
Trump privately indicates Elon Musk could step back from current role: Sources
7h ago
Man who hates big pharmacies allegedly guns down Walgreens worker: Police
8h ago
Judge temporarily restores funding for legal aid for migrant children
10h ago
After 6 months, 5 people still missing in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene
3h ago
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Meet 5 of the alleged gang members the Trump administration sent to an El Salvadoran mega-prison 13h ago
2 men face federal charges after woman, teen drown in alleged smuggling attempt 14h ago
Teens who allegedly failed to put out cigarettes accused of causing massive South Carolina wildfire 14h ago

National Sports

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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
9h ago
Stock market flat ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
10h 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

What's in Trump's sweeping new tariff plan?
2h ago
Democrats vow to fight Trump's tariffs 'tooth and nail' as they slam 'chaotic trade war'
3h ago
Massachusetts county debuts jail program with focus on older adults
3h ago
McMahon hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting outside Department of Education
6h ago

World News

Israeli operation in Gaza expanding to seize 'large areas,' defense minister says
13h 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

More cities, counties start to remove fluoride from public drinking water
3h ago
Supreme Court takes up bid to defund Planned Parenthood
13h 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

Entertainment News

Filming for 'Sunrise on the Reaping' to begin in July
3h ago
'The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy,' 'Bob's Burgers' and 'American Dad!' renewed for four seasons
4h ago
Cher pays tribute to 'brilliant' former beau Val Kilmer
6h ago

Country Music News

Nashville notes: Parmalee plays 'Today' + Tigirlily Gold shifts to Sony
4h ago
Jon Pardi's ready for some 'Hard Knocks' on 'Honkytonk Hollywood'
5h ago
Dasha's down to play the 10th annual Concert for Love & Acceptance
6h ago
Brad Paisley's Nashville comedy show's sold out
7h ago