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."

Southern Illinois Boat and Fishing Show organizer Shannon Johnson joins Tom Miller in the studio.

Candidate for state house David Friess joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.