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Illinois news in brief: Madigan seeks to have bribery charges tosses; ISU student trial delayed; section of I-55 closed
Madigan's defense team wants bribery charges tossed Lawyers for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are seeking to get some of the corruption counts against him tossed out. Madigan’s lawyers are seeking dismissal of 14 of the 23 counts in light of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the bribery case of the former mayor of Portage, Indiana. The court narrowed the scope of federal public corruption law, finding that it is a criminal act to take bribes before an official act but not if...
Mt. Vernon man arrested on child molesting charges
POSEY CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Posey County Sheriff’s Office officials say a man was arrested Wednesday on child molesting charges. According to a press release, deputies received a call just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday for an alleged sex offense involving a juvenile. The victim’s mother contacted EPD and...
Kusturin receives 170-year sentence for murder of Posey County couple
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — Austin Kusturin received the maximum sentence of 170 years for the murders of a Posey County couple. On Thursday, several family members gave victim impact statements, honoring the legacy of Elizabeth and John Hall. Posey County Prosecutor Thomas Clowers says sentencing was about the family, allowing them to speak. Clowers […]
GSCO: Man charged with resisting law enforcement during felony arrest
FORT BRANCH, Ind. (WFIE) - Gibson County Sheriff’s Office officials say a man resisted law enforcement while officers were trying to serve him a felony arrest warrant. According to a press release, multiple officers went to the 500 block of North West Street in Fort Branch Wednesday to serve a felony arrest warrant to Taylor Slaton.
1-year-old dies after being left in hot car
FAIRFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — A Wayne County woman is facing involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment charges after police say she left two children inside of a hot vehicle. Illinois State Police say Adreian Hooper, 36, of Fairfield, was charged on Tuesday, July 16, with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the life...
Simmons Resigns as Bulldog Baseball Coach
After 8 seasons, Justin Simmons has stepped down as head coach of the Carmi-White County baseball team. Simmons took over as head coach after the resignation of Craig Winter before the 2017 season. In his first season at the helm, the Bulldogs won an IHSA 2A Regional Title. In 8...
Flags placed in Metropolis for service of repatriated World War II soldier
METROPOLIS, Ill. — Volunteers of all ages set up 400 American flags Wednesday in Metropolis to honor the U.S. Army Air Corps soldier whose remains were finally repatriated last week after he disappeared during World War II. Volunteers from The Flagman's Mission, an organization that aims to honor the...
Murphysboro hires a pair of soccer coaches
As the soccer scene in Southern Illinois has exploded in recent years, the Murphysboro boys’ and girls’ programs have been near the top of the heap in 1A. Both programs have been led by Michael Lydy. That changed Tuesday night when a pair of hires were made – Tim Bunselmeyer is the new head coach of the boys’ program and Matt Decker is the new girls’ coach.
IDOT checks for post-flooding damage
All in all, an IDOT engineer says Tuesday’s flash flooding did not cause as much damage as one might think. Some bridge deck repairs will be needed on 4 or 5 structures, and there has also been some exposed guardrail posts and damage to the reservoir wall near the city of Nashville.
“I’m not surprised”: Neighbor reacts to Louisana Street murder
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – A murder investigation continues after police find a body inside an Evansville home on the evening of July 17, 2024. Evansville resident Leanne White has lived on Louisiana Street for three years and describes her neighborhood as “active” and “unsafe”. White also claims the home in question in the 300 block […]
Current Kentucky team runs past La Familia squad
The Kentucky Wildcats are in the middle of summer workouts, and everyone in the BBN is craving some content out of the practices and scrimmages over at the Joe Craft Center. Well now we get the best of both worlds, as the current Cats roster took to the new Rupp Arena floor and faced off against the UK TBT team, La Familia earlier this week. If early reports indicate anything, Mark Pope and his staff might have a better team than many thought this season.
KY Poison Control Center urges caution amid recall of edibles
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Poison Control Center is warning Kentuckians to not buy or consume Diamond Shruumz brand products, including chocolate bars, cones and gummies. All flavors of these products have been recalled because they have been linked to severe illness. Officials say Diamond Shruumz brand products were sold online and at a […]
Kentucky Parents of Public School Students Check Your Mailbox For Summer EBT Program Benefits
So, the other day we received a letter in the mail and a surprise we were not expecting. Two envelopes from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department of Community Based Services. One was a letter about the Summer EBT program and the other was an...
Jarred Howard steps down after 24 years as Forest Park baseball coach
FERDINAND, Ind. — Jarred Howard has a simple reason for this decision even if it was among the toughest he's made. The Forest Park baseball coach announced he is stepping down after 24 seasons in charge. He routinely had one of the top programs in the Pocket Athletic Conference and leaves as the...
Big Lots Shutting Down Stores Amid Financial Uncertainty
Big Lots is planning to shutter around 40 stores as the company opens up about their ability to continue. I've been shopping at Big Lots for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I could spend hours in the toy aisle, and even as a teenager, I spent quite a bit of time thumbing through the DVD and Blu-ray selections. My wife and I still shop at Big Lots on a regular basis today. It's safe to say that it's one of my all-time favorite stores. Need groceries? Done. Kitchenware? Easy. How about some furniture? They've got all kinds of options out on the floor.
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