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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Matthew Mayer had 19 points and 10 rebounds and Illinois used a big second half to beat Minnesota 78-60 on Monday night for its fourth straight victory. Illinois pulled away in the ...

A 56-year-old rural Odin woman has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies for aggravated battery. Jill Simonton of Westline Road is accused of shoving deputies and resisting being handcuffe...

The Salem Fire Protection District handled nearly 23-percent more calls in 2022 than the prior year. The Fire Chief's End of Year report indicates there were 293 fire and rescue alarms during 2022, up...

The Salem City Council Monday night will discuss the need to raise water rates to cover current expenses and review the $1.00 per residence per month garbage surcharge. City Manager Rex Barbee says th...

The Odin Fire Department has awarded three of its members top awards for their work in 2022. The department has named Brandon Moore Fireman of the Year, Kanon Moore as Rookie of the Year, and Austin P...

The Salem Lady Wildcats will open up the Vandalia Girls Tournament today with a first round matchup against the host Lady Vandals at 11:30. The winner will play on Wednesday against the first game of ...

Tonight is the opening night of the Midland Trail Conference boys tournament. Patoka/Odin will open up with a game at 8th seed Grayville. The winner will advance to play top seed Christ Our Rock tomor...

Bobcats Open Up Greenville Tournament Today The 17-5 Franklin Park Bobcats head to the Greenville Tournament today with a 5:30 game against Hillsboro in the opening round. The winner will play again o...

In Class L regional basketball girls championships on Saturday at DuQuoin it was Casey Mt Vernon beating Hamilton County 47-23, Mt Carmel beat Olney at Olney 43-35. In Class S at Pinckneyville the hos...

The Blue Devils improved to 13-5 overall with a 95-74 win over Lewis & Clark on Saturday. Jhei-R Jones led KC with 25, Emanuel Prospere added 20, Zavion Jackson 16, Jacksen Harre 11 and Ezereke Da...