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.

SIU Cannabis Science Center Director Dr. Buck Hales joins The Morning Newswatch.

Harrisburg Superintendent of Schools Mike Gauch joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss state funding.