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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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SI Made Expo Gives back to the Community

 The Southern Illinois Made Expo is once again giving back to local veterans. On Monday, organizers presented more than $79,000 in donations at the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois. This year’s beneficiaries — Down...
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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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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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October 16, 2025 @ 8:25 am
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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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Man arrested in connection with Herrin Shooting

One person is in custody following a shooting Monday night in Herrin. Police say Maurice Boyd was identified as the suspect and arrested in connection with the incident. He’s facing charges of Aggravated Battery...
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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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