Colon & rectal surgeon, Dr. Satyadeep Bhattacharya of the SIH Medical Group came in the studio and spoke with Tom Miller. They discussed the importance of getting yourself examined during this awareness month and how you can easily prevent colon cancer.

Congressman Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch.

Number 39 on the Harlem Globetrotters, "El Gato" Meléndez joins The Morning Newswatch in advance of the Globetrotters appearance at the SIU arena January 17, 2018.