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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, which are entering their peak...
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Rain is winding down.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau DodsonSunday, September 15, 2024 The remnants of Francine are slowly weakening and winding down across our region. Here is what the 8 am radar looked like. Most of the...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms into the weekend.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson So far, the forecast is on track. The forecast was for one to three inches of rain over a four-day period of time. That was yesterday through Sunday night. Rain...
Protections sought for prison workers in closing of aging Illinois prison
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The union representing state prison workers is seeking a federal court order that the Illinois Department of Corrections ensure the rights and safety of employees...
The Mississippi River is running low again. It’s a problem for farmers moving beans and grain
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The water level of the Mississippi River is unusually low for the third straight year, forcing barge companies to put limits on how much cargo they can carry and cutting into...
Francine to impact the area
BILOXI, Mi. (News First) - Torrential rainfall is possible through the area as Hurricane Francine hits the Gulf Coast. The storm has intensified and is expected to hit New Orleans later today (Wed,...
Widespread rain arrives Thursday and lingers into the weekend.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Hurricane Francine continues to move through the Gulf of Mexico. This system will move ashore in Louisiana tomorrow. Some additional strengthening is likely. The...
One dead, two others injured in horse-drawn buggy accident
JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL (News First) - An 18-year-old was killed and two others injured in a horse-drawn buggy crash in Jefferson County, Illinois on Monday (Sept 9th). A statement released by the...
Widespread much needed rain is anticipated later this week.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Good morning, everyone. A great weather day ahead of us. Widespread high temperatures in the 80s. Humidity levels will remain low. Some smokey sky conditions...
News First And Show Me Live Radio Team Up in Southeast Missouri With Long Term Content Sharing Agreement
FARMINGTON, Mo. (News First) - News First has teamed up with Show Me Live Radio, based in southeast Missouri, in a long-term content-sharing agreement that will provide the station with news content...
Tracking rain chances.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson We are waking up to cold temperatures. Some counties have dipped into the 30s. These are record low temperatures. We will warm into the eighties today. A 40+ plus...
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
Watching the tropics.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson I hope everyone had a nice weekend! We need rain. The good news is that rain is in the forecast today, tonight, and tomorrow. See the radar links below. Several rounds are likely to impact the region. A few storms could be intense...
Tracking a tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico.
Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Welcome to autumn! I am monitoring the Gulf of Mexico for the development of a tropical system. The chances of a tropical storm forming are high. The National Hurricane Center has a 70% chance for development over the next few days....
Traffic Alert: I-57 Exit Ramp at Illinois 149 to Close for Five Days Starting Sept. 23
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the northbound Interstate 57 exit ramp at Illinois 149 (exit 65) will be closed for approximately five days beginning, weather permitting, Monday, Sept. 23. Additionally, the...
USPS offices receive suspicious packages
WASHINGTON, DC (News First) - The FBI and U.S. Postal Service are investigating suspicious packages that have been sent to or received by election officials in at least eight states. There are no immediate reports that any of the packages contained hazardous material...
National Farm Safety & Health Week is underway
Peosta, IA (News First) - This is National Farm Safety and Health Week. Dan Neenan of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety discusses some of the history of National Farm Safety and Health Week and tells us about some educational events and webinars...
Trump is safe after shots were reported in his vicinity in Florida, Secret Service and campaign say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was safe after gunshots were reported in his vicinity Sunday afternoon in Florida, his campaign and the Secret Service said. It was not immediately clear whether the reported shots were targeted at the Republican presidential nominee....
NATIONAL NEWS
Missouri sports betting ballot measure highlights national debate about tax rates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters are considering whether to make the state the 40th...
McDonald’s agreed to Trump event but says it isn’t endorsing a presidential candidate
FEASTERVILLE-TREVOSE, Pa. (AP) McDonald’s says it agreed to host former President Donald Trump...
Milk has a supply and demand increase
WASHINGTON, DC (News First) - World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski...
Disabled voters claim it’s hard to vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - A new report from Rutgers University estimates that about 40.2 million...
Mega Millions tickets rise to $5
ATLANTA (News First) - The cost of a Mega Millions lottery ticket will soon more than double but...
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...