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Police: Kidnapped teen mother needs medical attention

September 23, 2016 | Feature, Local News, More News

The young Southern Illinois mother who authorities believe has been abducted by her stepfather has health issues and may need medical attention. Police say 13 year old Katherine Derleth has a pacemaker. A nationwide arrest warrant has Continue Reading »

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Jackson County murder trial ends with guilty verdict

September 23, 2016 | Feature, Local News, More News

Brandon Banks is guilty of shooting Marsha Brown and then dumping her body in Makanda. That was the verdict in a Jackson County courtroom yesterday. Police found Brown’s body by the side of the road on January Continue Reading »

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Supreme court overturns 6-member civil jury laws

September 23, 2016 | Feature, Local News, More News

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned a law requiring six-member juries in civil trials. The court ruled 5-0 on Thursday that the law is unconstitutional. Chief Justice Rita Garman determined in the court’s opinion that the Illinois Continue Reading »

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Goreville woman arrested in prostitution sting

September 23, 2016 | Feature, Local News, More News

A Southern Illinois woman is among five people arrested in a prostitution crackdown in McCracken County yesterday. Police say 41 year old Sandy Johnson of Goreville spoke with a detective posing as a potential client to make Continue Reading »

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Illinois gun purchases at all-time high

September 22, 2016 | Feature, Local News, More News

Background checks for gun purchases in Illinois hit an all-time high last month. Illinois’ overall number of August checks was 185,912 — the first time the state surpassed 100,000 in one month. The FBI said August gun Continue Reading »

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Newsradio WJPF interview with Jeff Grubbs

September 22, 2016

Carbondale Police Chief Jeff Grubbs joins Tom Miller in the Newsradio WJPF studios.

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Newsradio WJPF Interview Joyce Griffin

September 19, 2016

Psychologist Joyce Griffin joins Tom Miller in the studio to discuss teen suicide.

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Newsradio WJPF interview with Jon Musgraves

September 15, 2016

Author and local historian Jon Musgraves joins Leigh Caldwell on the Morning Newswatch.

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Newsradio WJPF Interview with Tammy Dyson

September 14, 2016

Tammy Dyson with Wilderwood Service Dogs joins Leigh Caldwell on the Morning Newswatch.

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How N.Y. bombing shows FBI challenges September 24, 2016
Although flagged by officials, it's unclear whether Ahmad Khan Rahami should have stayed on the FBI's radar.
Deadly shooting at Washington state mall September 24, 2016
A gunman remains at large after four women and a man were fatally shot at a shopping mall north of Seattle.
Deadly shooting at Washington state mall September 24, 2016
A gunman remains at large after four women and a man were gunned down Friday night just north of Seattle.
For black community, Charlotte is fake Oz September 24, 2016
To protesters in downtown Charlotte, N.C., home is a world away from glimmering skyscrapers.
Apocalyptic scene as Aleppo is bombarded September 24, 2016
The rebel-held Syrian city is reduced to rubble under bombardment from government and Russian forces.
Family mourns Ohio teen shot by police September 24, 2016
The friends and family of Tyre King gathered at the First Church of God in Columbus on Saturday.
Insights from Trump's original apprentice September 24, 2016
Louise Sunshine's time with Trump, which ended in a messy departure, showed a distinct pattern.
Best debate moments of Clinton and Trump September 24, 2016
She handled a crisp jab from then-candidate Barack Obama; he took on Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz simultaneously.
4 dead in Washington state mall shooting September 24, 2016
A gunman remains at large after four women were fatally shot at a shopping mall about 65 miles north of Seattle.
4 dead in Washington state mall shooting September 24, 2016
A gunman remains at large after four women were fatally shot at a shopping mall about 65 miles north of Seattle.

The secret costs of Islamophobia
Islamophobia didn't start on 9/11. It's rooted in one of America's oldest prejudices -- and it's more dangerous than you think.
Jeremy Corbyn wins the UK Labour Party's leadership battle
Britain's opposition Labour party has today confirmed Jeremy Corbyn as leader after the left-winger saw off a challenge from fellow Labour MP Owen Smith.
Pleitgen: Syrian people do not deserve what is happening in their country
Ceasefires come and go, the violence gets worse, the only thing that rises is the death toll writes CNN's Fred Pleitgen, who has reported extensively on Syria.
N. Korea: US faces 'consequences beyond imagination'
North Korea went on the offensive Friday, blasting the US for "aggression" in Asia, blaming Washington for its pursuit of nuclear weapons and threatening the US with "tremendous consequences beyond imagination."
ISIS has a navy, and US is sinking it
US and allied warplanes have sunk over 100 ISIS boats, destroying 65 of them in September alone, according to the international military coalition.
Death toll climbs above 100
At least 118 people have drowned since a migrant boat capsized this week off the coast of Egypt, Egyptian state media Ahram Online reported Friday.
Monty Python's Terry Jones diagnosed with rare dementia
Terry Jones, best known for his part in the British comedy group Monty Python, has been diagnosed with a rare form of dementia, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts confirmed today.

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