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Local News

Sterling Avenue opens in new downtown location Saturday
5h ago
Write in vote results announced for Tuesday's election
7h ago
Centralia man charged with attempted aggravated kidnapping following incident at St. Mary's School in Centralia
6h ago
Three juveniles charged with mob action and battery in alleged fight with fourth student at Centralia Junior High
7h ago
Rural Odin man charged with sex offenses against underage girl
7h ago
Unemployment falls across South Central Illinois
7h ago

Weather

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FYI

City of Salem issuing mandatory evacuation of Starlight Mobile Home Park as Salem Reservoir Rises
Road closures due to heavy rains and storm activity (updated 9 am Friday)
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

Zurliene Tabbed As New SC Cougars Head Coach
13h ago
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
14h ago
Wildcats Win Streak Snapped at 4.....Prep Baseball Roundup
Apr 02, 2025

National News

Investigation underway after body found during search for missing 13-year-old
3h ago
Texas track meet stabbing: Suspect allegedly told police he was protecting himself
4h ago
Judge orders government to return Maryland man deported in 'error' to El Salvador
8h ago
Beloved Catholic priest fatally shot at church in Kansas
9h ago
Man at large after allegedly gunning down estranged girlfriend and her daughter: LA sheriff
10h ago
Investigation underway after body found during search for missing 13-year-old
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2 people missing after boat capsizes on Wisconsin River: Police 10h ago
How are small businesses reacting to Trump's tariffs announcement? 12h ago
At least 8 killed as devastating storm pounds central US with more flooding, tornado threats 12h ago
Kidney donor expected to be released by ICE after appeal to save his brother's life 15h ago

National Sports

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Business News

Fed Chair Powell says he expects Trump's tariffs will hike inflation and slow growth
9h ago
Dow closes down 2,200 points, Nasdaq enters bear market amid tariff fallout
14h ago
Kentucky Bourbon industry caught in middle of global tariff war
Apr 03, 2025
US stocks suffer major losses in 1st trading session after Trump's tariffs announcement
Apr 03, 2025

Political News

Barack Obama, Kamala Harris criticize Trump, White House over moves they say are against America's values
2h ago
Figure skating tributes dedicated to DC plane crash victims raise $1.3 million
4h ago
Interim US attorney for DC says he's 'expanded' investigation into Jan. 6 cases
7h ago
Trump tariff formula misrepresents global trade economics, experts say
7h ago

World News

South Korea Constitutional Court upholds Yoon's impeachment
14h ago
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
Israeli operation in Gaza expanding to seize 'large areas,' defense minister says
Apr 02, 2025

Health News

16 state attorneys general sue Trump administration over NIH grant terminations
8h ago
Measles outbreak in Texas hits 481 cases, with 59 new infections confirmed in last 3 days
9h ago
RFK Jr. said HHS layoffs are needed as 'Americans are getting sicker.' Here's what the data shows.
12h ago
Scientists sue NIH, HHS, RFK Jr. over termination of research grants
13h ago

Entertainment News

Sue Storm is pregnant in new look at 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'
4h ago
First look at 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' shows off new Na'vi clans
5h ago
Kenan Thompson has no plans to leave 'Saturday Night Live': 'The forever cast member'
5h ago

Country Music News

Nashville notes: Chris Lane's 'Fire' + Kassi Ashton's 'Radio'
5h ago
Russell Dickerson & Colbie Caillat are loving & letting go with new duet
6h ago
'Corn Queen' Hailey Whitters assumes the throne with new album
7h ago
Brothers Osborne will 'Finish This Drink' TJ started at Waffle House
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