Gary Williams, the Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Carbondale and Steve Mitchell with Connect SI join The Morning Newswatch to discuss the process underway to build an ultra high-speed broadband internet network in Carbondale, making Carbondale the region's first "Gigabit City."

Wizard of Ads partner Ryan Patrick joins The Morning Newswatch.

Brian Croft, Assistant Director of Programs at SIU's Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, joins The Morning Newswatch.