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Local News

Sterling Avenue opens in new downtown location Saturday
2h ago
Write in vote results announced for Tuesday's election
4h ago
Centralia man charged with attempted aggravated kidnapping following incident at St. Mary's School in Centralia
3h ago
Three juveniles charged with mob action and battery in alleged fight with fourth student at Centralia Junior High
4h ago
Rural Odin man charged with sex offenses against underage girl
4h ago
Unemployment falls across South Central Illinois
4h ago

Weather

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FYI

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
10h 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
10h ago
Wildcats Win Streak Snapped at 4.....Prep Baseball Roundup
Apr 02, 2025

National News

Texas track meet stabbing: Suspect allegedly told police he was protecting himself
1h ago
Judge orders government to return Maryland man deported in 'error' to El Salvador
5h ago
Beloved Catholic priest fatally shot at church in Kansas
6h ago
Man at large after allegedly gunning down estranged girlfriend and her daughter: LA sheriff
6h ago
2 people missing after boat capsizes on Wisconsin River: Police
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Texas track meet stabbing: Suspect allegedly told police he was protecting himself
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At least 8 killed as devastating storm pounds central US with more flooding, tornado threats 9h ago
Kidney donor expected to be released by ICE after appeal to save his brother's life 12h ago
USA Fencing disqualifies athlete for refusing to compete against transgender woman 12h ago

National Sports

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Business News

Fed Chair Powell says he expects Trump's tariffs will hike inflation and slow growth
6h ago
Dow closes down 2,200 points, Nasdaq enters bear market amid tariff fallout
11h ago
Kentucky Bourbon industry caught in middle of global tariff war
23h ago
US stocks suffer major losses in 1st trading session after Trump's tariffs announcement
Apr 03, 2025

Political News

Figure skating tributes dedicated to DC plane crash victims raise $1.3 million
1h ago
Interim US attorney for DC says he's 'expanded' investigation into Jan. 6 cases
4h ago
Trump tariff formula misrepresents global trade economics, experts say
4h ago
Adversaries attempting to recruit laid-off government workers as spies: Intelligence
5h ago

World News

South Korea Constitutional Court upholds Yoon's impeachment
11h 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
5h ago
Measles outbreak in Texas hits 481 cases, with 59 new infections confirmed in last 3 days
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RFK Jr. said HHS layoffs are needed as 'Americans are getting sicker.' Here's what the data shows.
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Scientists sue NIH, HHS, RFK Jr. over termination of research grants
10h ago

Entertainment News

First look at 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' shows off new Na'vi clans
1h ago
Kenan Thompson has no plans to leave 'Saturday Night Live': 'The forever cast member'
2h ago
Weekend Watchlist: What's new in theaters, on streaming
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Country Music News

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