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.

State Representative Brandon Phelps spoke with Tom Miller about the many pieces of legislation being proposed and passed, while lawmakers are working to reach a bipartisan agreement on a state budget before the legislative session ends.