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Cave-in-Rock Ferry to Resume Weekend Operations

Service will run on a reduced schedule while addressing staff shortages PADUCAH, Ky. – Crittenden County Judge-Executive Perry A. Newcom announced today that the Ohio River Ferry Authority and operators of the Cave-in-Rock Ferry have enacted a temporary schedule that will allow the ferry to resume...

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Illinois on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — The race for president tops the list of federal, state and local contests in Illinois, where voters have supported the Democratic presidential nominee for decades but lower-ballot...

Dorena-Hickman Ferry Closed Due to Low Water

Will reassess tomorrow PADUCAH, KY (Oct. 10, 2024) -- The Dorena-Hickman Ferry will be closed today due to low water. Motorists may check on the ferry's operating status by calling (731)...

Cast your vote! High-speed rail project up for national transportation award

There’s still time to vote for the Connecting Illinois via High-Speed Rail between Chicago and St. Louis as the top transportation project in the country. While national prestige and...

A dangerous hurricane is forming in the Gulf of Mexico.

Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Well, here we go again. Another hurricane is forming in the Gulf of Mexico. It's name is Milton. It will rapidly become a hurricane over the next 24 to 48 hours....

Metropolis Police Department Weekly Activity

From the Office of the Director of Public Safety & Chief of Police: Arrest Summary, September 15-30, 2024; September 17, 2024 A Metropolis Officer observed a silver, Malibu on Pullen Road. The...

Chaim Bloom to replace John Mozeliak as St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball ops in 2026

By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chaim Bloom will replace longtime St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak after the 2025 season, the team's CEO said...

Bears’ offense starting to show signs of life after running game takes off vs. Rams

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press The rough times probably are not quite over for Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears' offense.But they're finally starting to see the combination of efficiency...

A nice week of weather ahead of us.

Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson What a weekend. Wet. Wet. Wet. A widespread two to four inches of rain fell across the region. Pockets of four to seven+ inches! That will put a dent in our...

IDOT Partners With SIU to Expand Motorcycle Safety Program

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Sept. 29, 2024) — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in partnership with Southern Illinois University, is reintroducing its Cycle Rider Safety Training Program to...

Remnants of Hurricane Helene spiral into our region.

Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson The remnants of Hurricane Helene are moving through Georgia and the Carolinas. It will spiral into our region today and tonight. You can see it on the National...

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One of the country’s largest series of earthquakes was over 200 years ago

This week is the 213th anniversary of the start of what was probably the most frightening event for those who resided in southeast Missouri, western Tennessee, western Kentucky, southern Illinois and northeast Arkansas. The Missouri State Archives provides a series of...

USDA accepting applications for Community Wildfire Defense Grant program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is accepting applications for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program to assist at-risk communities with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks. Now in its third year, this competitive grant program is...

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Illinois on Election Day

Milk has a supply and demand increase

WASHINGTON, DC (News First) - World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski discusses the October Milk Supply and Demand Forecasts for this year and next. "We're seeing very strong demand recently, consistently, especially for cheese and butter. And that...

Hitting deer could cost you more than a couple of bucks

Scenic drives are a must in Illinois in autumn and with the height of fall colors, people will be spending a lot of time on the road. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding the public to be alert for deer,...