Stormy Weather Ahead

Stormy Weather Ahead

November 18, 2023Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson ** Updated Sunday, November 19, 2023 ** A widespread shower and thunderstorm event will push into the region Sunday night and linger into Tuesday. At this time, it appears the threat of severe weather will remain to...
Wednesday morning earthquake rattles central Illinois.

Wednesday morning earthquake rattles central Illinois.

Published by Beau Dodson. November 15, 2023. 7:00 AM PUTNAM COUNTY, Ill. (NewsFirst) — Central Illinois residents were shaken this morning by an earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richtor scale. The earthquake occurred at about 4:40 a.m. and was centered near...
A beautiful day is on tap for the region!

A beautiful day is on tap for the region!

Well, if you enjoyed Tuesday’s weather, then you will certainly enjoy todays. Mild temperatures with quite a bit of sunshine. I am forecasting high temperatures in the 65-to-70-degree range. I don’t think anyone will complain about that! Check out this...
Carbondale Man Arrested on Armed Violence Charge

Carbondale Man Arrested on Armed Violence Charge

CARBONDALE, Ill. (NewsFirst) – Carbondale police officers and detectives, with assistance from members of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Special Response Team, executed search warrants at two residences in Carbondale on Tuesday morning....