Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Suns keep CP3
UNDATED (AP) - Chris Paul opted out of the final year of his contract with the Phoenix Suns over the weekend, but he's staying put. A person with knowledge of the deal has told The Associated Press th...
WJBD Staff Aug 03, 2021 Alexandra Walt

Phils win, close gap on Mets
UNDATED (AP) - The Phillies Phillies have shaved another game off the New York Mets' lead in the NL East. J.T. Realmuto's go-ahead, two-run single was part of a five-run ninth that lifted the Phillies...
WJBD Staff Aug 03, 2021 PMell2293 / CC

Wentz out for as long as 12 weeks
UNDATED (AP) - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz is expected to miss 5 to 12 weeks because a broken left foot. Coach Frank Reich says doctors found Wentz had broken the foot years ago, proba...
WJBD Staff Aug 03, 2021 7beachbum / CC
Billionaires in Space
Billionaires in Space The business world heads to space. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources It's long been an aspirational target for entrepreneurs. It literally goes beyond "blue sky,"...
WJBD Staff Aug 02, 2021

2022 08/02 - Joyce (Gansauer) Francois
Joyce (Gansauer) Francois of Washington, Missouri passed away quietly at her home on Friday, July 22nd, 2022. Joyce grew up in Centralia, Illinois where she graduated from Centralia High School in 196...
WJBD Staff Aug 02, 2021

Salem City Council to discuss bond advisor and water tower repainting
The Salem City Council Monday night will consider hiring a bond advisor and bids to repaint the two west side water towers. City Finance Director Kelli Barrow is recommending PMA Services for the bond...
WJBD Staff Aug 02, 2021

WJBD-WSIQ introduces you to Miss Marion County Fair Queen contestants
Ten candidates are vying for the Miss Marion County Fair Queen title in Tuesday night's fair queen pageant. WJBD-WSIQ news will profile the first five candidates in the news Monday. This is the first ...
WJBD Staff Aug 02, 2021

Marion 3-1 Heading Into Colt World Series Semifinals Monday
The Colt World Series continued this weekend with Marion finishing pool play with a 3-1 record. After Friday's win over Brownsville, Texas 8-2, Marion followed that up with an 11-1 win over Covina, Ca...
WJBD Staff Aug 02, 2021

Salem 10u Eliminated From Little League State After Great Post Season Run
The Salem 10u fell twice this weekend at the Little League State Tournament in Ogelsby. They opened up Saturday with a 15-4 loss to Elmhurst who broke things open with 12 runs in the 2nd inning. For S...
WJBD Staff Aug 02, 2021

American star Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals
TOKYO (AP) - Simone Biles is returning to competition in Tokyo. The 2016 Olympic champion will compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday. That's a little over a week after the American superstar s...
WJBD Staff Aug 02, 2021 Third Chamber / CC
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