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Illinois Trying to Remove Your Driver’s License From Your Wallet
If the state of Illinois gets its way, you won't have a driver's license in your wallet anymore. They plan to forcefully take it away and move it somewhere else. This is me predicting that many will not be pleased with the destination while the younger generation will likely be thrilled.
This Party has only just begun; Former Racer Bloomer finds home with Savannah Bananas spinoff … the Party Animals
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Former Murray State baseball standout Bryson Bloomer admits that, during his days as a Racer, he was rather reserved, taking an all-business approach the vast majority of the time. He had no idea that his inner alter ego that probably had been screaming to emerge for...
Trey Wall adds to stellar summer resume, wins Rolling Hills Invitational
PADUCAH, Ky. -- In his first time competing in the event, Murray State golfer Trey Wall took home the Rolling Hills Invitational Championship, carding a 7-under-par 65 on Sunday to win by two strokes. Wall, who won the Kentucky Amateur Championship one month ago, recorded 11 birdies and had back-to-back...
Poplar Bluff swimmer finishes 2nd in final meet
For the Cape Aquatic Center, it was the beginning of a new era in swimming. For one Poplar Bluff graduate, it was the end of his career.,. In his final swim meet before going to college at Murray State, Carson Todd finished second place among the 15-18 age division at the SMSC Championships on Saturday, July 13, at the newly renovated Cape Aquatic Center in Cape Girardeau.
Paralyzed goat given second chance at animal sanctuary in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A two-week old baby goat with paralyzed back legs has now found a new home in Louisville with a new mode of transportation. Roman the goat was abandoned at two days old. He arrived in Louisville Sunday morning following a 700-mile trip from Kansas City to...
From Makanda, Ill. to Belgium: One Notre Dame student and her dog’s journey to the World Agility Championships
MAKANDA, Ill. (KFVS) - With every bark, jump, and weave, a Notre Dame student and her dog get closer to their achieving their dream. Lauren Ecker lives in Makanda, Illinois, and is a junior at Notre Dame High School in Cape Girardeau. Ecker and her dog Scout, an Australian Shepherd-Poodle Mix, are headed to Belgium on Sunday, July 14 to compete at the Junior World Agility Championships.
Bizarre Earthquake in Northern Illinois Monday Felt By Hundreds
I've followed earthquakes for decades and cannot remember hardly any earthquakes striking this part of Illinois. It was a jolt that was strong enough to be felt by hundreds and has been confirmed by the USGS. According to the time stamp on the USGS site, this weird north-central Illinois earthquake...
Northern Illinois Braces For High Wind And Derecho Threats Today
The Northern Illinois area just made it through a pretty wild weekend weather wise, and guess what? The terrifying ride isn't over yet, because another round of nasty could be hitting the Stateline area Monday night. Severe Weather Threats in Northern Illinois. On Saturday night I found myself driving home...
Severe Weather Threat late tonight/Tuesday morning
We have a severe weather threat for the area late tonight and Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service in St. Louis says while plenty remains uncertain, there is some concern for damaging wind a brief, weak tornado or two in northeast Missouri and west-central Illinois this evening into the overnight period.
Different views of how Biden, Trump impact Illinois’ down-ballot races
(The Center Square) – Whether the top of the ballot in November’s election helps or hurts down-ballot candidates depends on who you ask. November is expected to be a rematch between former President Donald Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden. Trump is expected to get the Republican nomination in Milwaukee this week. Biden’s future as the Democratic Party’s nominee is in question, though he has been adamant he will remain...
RNC Live Blog, Day 1: Trump Announces Vance as VP Pick as Chicagoans Join Protest
WTTW News reporters are spread out across Milwaukee covering the 2024 Republican National Convention and the Illinois delegation. Check back throughout the day for continuous updates and be sure to tune in to “Chicago Tonight” live at 5:30 and 10 p.m. Trump Announces US Sen. JD Vance of...
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