Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate seat, James Marter spoke with Tom Miller this morning- less than a week away from the primary election. He spoke with Tom about issues of the state including the budget impasse. 

Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Michael Roberts and Leigh Caldwell sit down to discuss the revitalization of newspaper services in West Frankfort, after the closure of the West Frankfort Daily American.