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Investigation leads to an Arrest

 A high-risk operation near Texico led to the arrest of a local resident on multiple charges. Early Wednesday, members of the Mt. Vernon Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant...
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WF Teachers Reach A Tentative Agreement

Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 and the American Federation of Teachers Local 817 have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The joint announcement came late last night from Superintendent Matt Donkin...
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Crash Leads to one dead and one Injured

One person is dead and another injured after a crash involving two truck-tractor semi-trailers on I-24 in the eastbound lanes early Tuesday morning. The crash happened around 2:27 a.m. south of Rosebud Road. State...
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NewsRadio WJPF interview with Dale Fowler | 10 17, 2025

October 17, 2025 @ 7:56 am
State Senator Dale Fowler joins the Morning NewsWatch....
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NewsRadio WJPF interview with Brad Cole | 10 16, 2025

October 16, 2025 @ 9:08 am
Chief Executive Officer at Illinois Municipal League Brad Cole joins the Morning NewsWatch....
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NewsRadio WJPF interview with Andy Manar | 10 16, 2025

October 16, 2025 @ 8:25 am
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Investigation leads to an Arrest

 A high-risk operation near Texico led to the arrest of a local resident on multiple charges. Early Wednesday, members of the Mt. Vernon Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant...
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Human Trafficking Sting leads to 8 arrest

Illinois State Police say eight people were arrested during a human trafficking demand suppression operation in Marion last week. The two-day operation took place October 14th and 15th and focused on identifying individuals attempting...
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Carbondale Teen Arrested on multiple charges

 Carbondale Police responded late Tuesday night to reports of shots fired on South Emerald Lane. Officers say a 16-year-old boy fired a gun multiple times inside his home, damaging property but causing no injuries....
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John A. Logan College Little Egypt Football Preseason Poll: ...

The Marion Wildcats are the top team in Southern Illinois entering the 2025 season.  The Cats return a glut of last year’s roster and...
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Saluki nab three-star prospect from Louisville

SIU men’s basketball received a commitment form a three-star prospect out of Louisville, KY Wednesday night.  The Salukis got a verbal commitment from Jeremiah...
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Marion hires John Owens as Bass Fishing coach

Marion High School announced the hiring of a new Bass Fishing head coach Tuesday night in John Owens. Marion’s Bass Fishing team qualified for...
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