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Former SIU-Carbondale student to compete in 3rd Paralympic Games
The 2024 Paralympic Games will kick off next week in Paris. A former SIU-Carbondale student will be among the over 4,000 athletes competing from around the world. The athletes, all who have a disability, will compete in 549 medal events across 22 sports. 45-year-old Chuck Melton from Richview in Washington...
News | Saluki Women's Golf announces hiring of Weinfurther as new head coach
CARBONDALE, Ill. - The Southern Illinois Women's Golf program announced the hiring of Rory Weinfurther as the new Head Coach, beginning in the 2024-25 season. "Rory will bring a lot of enthusiasm and competitiveness to the program," Director of Golf Justin Fetcho said. "She is a very accomplished player of her own and had the opportunity to compete multiple times in the NCAA postseason, so she knows what it takes to succeed at a high level."
Parasitic Crypto outbreak identified in Northern Kentucky
Editor's note: This story was updated Monday, Aug. 19, with a statement from Silverlake Water Park. The Northern Kentucky Health Department is investigating an outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis, better known as crypto, within the Northern Kentucky area this week. The cryptosporidium parasite causes a gastrointestinal illness marked by abdominal cramps, watery diarrhea, low-grade fever, vomiting...
‘Unprecedented’: Second massive Missouri cannabis recall leaves some companies scrambling
Some dispensaries and facilities are still quarantining recalled products from last year. State regulators issued two cannabis recall notices last week involving 135,000 marijuana products — more than double Missouri’s first massive cannabis product recall exactly one year ago. “I’ve never seen recalls of this magnitude in any...
Trico Community School District 176 Board of Education to hold Monday meeting
CAMPBELL HILL, Ill. — The Trico Community School District 176 Board of Education will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, August 19, at the Trico Junior and Senior High School Conference Room. See the attached PDF for the meeting's agenda.
Rockwood Teachers Prepare for 2024-2025 School Year, Eager to Meet Students
Step into any Rockwood classroom and you will likely find teachers organizing their spaces and finalizing lesson plans for their students. The first day of school is just around the corner, and Lafayette High guitar and music production teacher Traci Bolton is one of many district educators looking forward to welcoming students to a new school year on Aug. 19.
John Lansing, former CEO of NPR and WPSD Local 6 employee, dies at 67
PADUCAH — NPR reports that its former chief executive, John Lansing, died on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at his lakeside home in Wisconsin. He was 67 years old. Lansing started his career in journalism at WPSD Local 6 as a studio technician and camera operator. Lansing's death comes six months...
Feds Warn North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Residents About Doxing and Swatting Incidents
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a warning to parents: be on alert for potential doxing and swatting incidents involving their children, particularly those who are active in online gaming communities. Just recently the FBI took to X (formerly Twitter) To warn about this growing issue. While anyone...
Federal court strikes down Missouri investment rule targeted at `woke politics’
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A federal judge has struck down Missouri investment regulations that Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft had touted as way to expose financial institutions that “put woke politics ahead of investment returns.”. The Missouri regulations, issued by Ashcroft’s office, infringed on the free...
Illinois Town Dubbed ‘Worst Drivers’ In America, 1 City in Top 12
Be cautious when driving through this Illinois town because it has some of the worst drivers in America. When we thought Illinois couldn't make anymore embarrassing lists, think again. We've been named one of the worst states to call home, for middle class families, and most likely to fall for scams. We can't catch a break!
Mobile Museum of Tolerance visits Illinois State Fair with message of acceptance
SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - The Illinois State Fair has plenty to see and do. This year, that includes the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance. “This bus could change so many lives,” said Jeff Schoep, a guest speaker with the Mobile Museum of Tolerance. Before working with the...
First Illinois DMV+ facility opens in Chicago suburb
Illinois' first-ever "DMV+" opened Thursday morning in the upgraded Melrose Park facility, promoting new services and reduced wait times. This will make it easier for customers to get vehicle stickers or renew their licenses or other needs without a trip downtown.
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