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Traffic Advisory: Speed Reduction Work Taking Place on Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge

Expect lane closures Monday, Oct. 7 PADUCAH, Ky. (Oct. 6, 2024) – For the safety of motorists crossing the Ohio River into Illinois, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be making changes to reduce speeds on the Ohio River "Cairo" Bridge, which carries U.S. 51, U.S. 60 and U.S. 62...

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A complete list of Paris Olympics medal winners

PARIS (AP) — The 2024 Olympics are underway. The United States led the medal standings after the 10th day of competition with China second and host France third, but more winners will join the list...

Scott, Pham each hit two-run homers in the Cardinals’ 4-3 win over the Rays

By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Victor Scott II and Tommy Pham each hit two-run homers, Sammy Gray pitched seven innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on...

Tips for Safe Driving Near Schools as New Year Begins

News First - As the new school year approaches, it's crucial to prioritize safety when driving near schools. Here are some tips to help ensure the safety of students, parents, and staff: Slow Down:...

Stopped Train Blocking Multiple Carbondale Streets

UPDATE: The train is no longer stopped and all train crossings are open again to normal traffic, according to police.. CARBONDALE, IL (NewsFirst) - Carbondale Police is reporting a train is...

Illinois man survives motorcycle crash in Ste. Genevieve County

A 72-year-old Wood River, Illinois man is lucky to be alive after a one-vehicle motorcycle crash in Ste. Genevieve County on Saturday (Aug 3rd). The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the crash...

Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 Presidential race

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump...

A widespread technology outage is disrupting flights around the globe on a busy summer travel day

Developing story WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A global technology outagegrounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive...

Flash flooding, power outages affecting Southern Illinois

Nearly 200 residents in Southern Illinois are without power this morning after storms rolled through the area. As of 7:30 am, American Illinois reports that 32 customers in Franklin County, 13 in...

Trump picks Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his GOP running mate

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a one-time critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a...

Weekend closure of Illinois 149 set

The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that a culvert replacement project will require a weekend closure in both directions of Illinois 149, 4.8 miles west of Thompsonville and...

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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 (wildfires from Canada). Weather changes are coming! A tropical system...

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 degree temperature swing. The big weather story is a developing...

$2.99 Or Less Gas Popping Up in Lots of Places, But Did OPEC Just Ruin It?

FARMINGTON, Mo (News First) - Gas Prices are falling across the nation, but will that trend continue? In their latest podcast about the issue, Gas Buddy's Sr Petroleum Analyst Patrick De Haan and Co-Host Matt McClain say the trend of falling prices is expected to...

Shooter kills 4 at a Georgia high school and a suspect is in custody, officials say

By JEFF AMY Associated Press WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A shooter at a Georgia high school killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said, sending students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms — and eventually to the football stadium — as officers swarmed the campus...

Illinois concealed carry firearms law deemed unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled that an Illinois law banning the concealed carry of firearms on public transit is unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston's ruling sided with four gun owners who filed a lawsuit in 2022. They contended that their inability to...

I-64 Lane Closures to Begin Sept. 5 for Roadwork

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that crack and joint sealing on Interstate 64 from the Clinton County line to 1 mile west of Covington Road in Washington County will require lane closures starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, weather...