State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming election and his appointment to a state commission to study the state's school funding formula.

Libertarian Vice Presidential candidate Spike Cohen joins The Morning Newswatch.

Tom Miller sits down with Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity to discuss various businesses that are coming to the city, as well as upcoming events, including the swearing-in of Mayor-Elect John "Mike" Henry.