Author Archives: WJBD Staff

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Illinois' Bret Bielema wants to keep the focus off himself as the former Wisconsin coach returns to Camp Randall Stadium with an opposing team for the first time since his surpris...

Meet the 2022 Blues, not the same as the old group from 2019 that won the Stanley Cup. Sure, there are some holdovers, from fiery goaltender Jordan Binnington to tough, talented two-way center Ryan O'...

Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic According to Chick-fil-A, the city that eats the most original chicken sandwiches is . . . Atlanta. Detroit is the only American city that's ever had...

The Marion County Board discussed with frustration what they don't know about the new Safe-T Act that will eliminate cash bond for most non-violent crimes January 1st. Law Enforcement Committee Chair ...

A 17-year-old Iuka juvenile male escaped serious injury when his car blew a tire and flipped several times on the Route 161 Extension near the Bannister Road Tuesday morning. Marion County Sheriff's D...

The Salem Township Hospital Board is moving forward on renovation of the vacant A-wing. Hospital President Alex Nazarian announced at Tuesday's meeting that BSA Architects of Indianapolis has been hir...

The Salem Lady Cats opened their varsity home match with Wesclin winning 25-21, but fell in the following 2 sets 2-25, 15-25 to drop to 8-10 on the season. The night began with a 2 set win for the fre...

The Salem Wildcats soccer team took down Altamont on the road 2-1. Salem scored the first goal of the game in the first 5 minutes on a goal from Haden Irvin. After the Indians tied it early in the 2nd...

The Salem Lady Cats won their tri-match over Breese Central and Mater Dei shooting 192, Central 193 and Mater Dei 206. Alyssa Paul was medalist shooting 38, Jaryn Haarman 5th with a 46, Makinzie Mann ...

Sandoval won a tri-match in boys golf at Greenview Country Club shooting 198 with Altamont and Christ Our Rock finishing with 202's. The Stallions Parker Boehne was medalist shooting 3-over 38. Ajay Q...