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

Author Ruthie Shelton spoke with Tom Miller about her new book, "The Untold Story: Health, Hope, and Happiness". This is her third novel in the series based on her true crime book, "Inside the Shelton Gang: One Daughter's Discovery".

SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin Lane joins The Morning Newswatch.