Tom Miller sits down with IL State Police Trooper Joey Watson to discuss the beefed up patrols which will take place throughout the Labor Day weekend.

Mike Pinto is the manager and Chief Operating Officer of the Southern Illinois Miners. He joined Tom Miller in the studio to talk about his tenth year now with the Miners and how he's working with the team to set attendance records and further improve the number of fans at games.

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson joins The Morning Newswatch.