WJPF Morning Newswatch

Tom Miller of WJPF interviews the biggest newsmakers of Southern Illinois.

Glenn Poshard 12-16-2014

December 16, 2014 @ 10:03 am
Former SIU President and former Congressman Dr. Glenn Poshard joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the efforts of Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner’s transition team and a meeting between all the members of the transition team happening later this...

Gary Williams/Steve Mitchell 12-16-2014

December 16, 2014 @ 9:33 am
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...

Annette McMichael 12-15-2014

December 15, 2014 @ 10:31 am
Annette McMichael, Communications Director for Southern Illinoisans Against Fracturing Our Environment (S.A.F.E.) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the appeals process for an injunction on fracking that was denied in Madison County Circuit Court....

Jeff Grubbs 12-25-2014

December 15, 2014 @ 9:51 am
Carbondale Interim Police Chief Jeff Grubbs stops by The Morning Newswatch to discuss policing the City of Carbondale, and the relationship the citizens of Carbondale have with officers after the recent events in Ferguson, MO and New...

Dr. Kyle Buchman 12-12-2014

December 12, 2014 @ 11:03 am
Dr. Kyle Buchman is a General Practitioner based in Herrin. Dr. Buchman joins the Morning Newswatch to discuss tips to protect yourself as we move further into cold and flu season....

Terri Bryant 12-12-2014

December 12, 2014 @ 10:47 am
State Representative-Elect Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss what she has been learning as she prepares to be sworn into office....

Congressman Bill Enyart 12-11-2014

December 11, 2014 @ 12:41 pm
Congressman Bill Enyart (D-Belleville) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming vote on the omnibus bill that, if passed, will avoid a government shutdown....

Bob Butler 12-11-2014

December 11, 2014 @ 12:12 pm
Marion Mayor Bob Butler joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss the passing of Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka....

Todd Goodman 12-10-2014

December 10, 2014 @ 1:31 pm
Todd Goodman is the CEO of Timberline Fisheries in Marion. Timberline ships live pet food all over the world. Todd joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss how a business in Marion grows at the rate at which...

David Luechtefeld 12-09-2014

December 9, 2014 @ 11:29 am
State Senator David Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) joins The Morning Newswatch to discuss what is ahead for the state legislature....