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Man Wanted for Questioning in Monday Night Shooting in Marion
MARION – Marion Police are looking for a man possibly involved in a Monday night shooting in the 1800 block of North State Street. Police received a 911 call just before 8:10 p.m. regarding the shooting and that someone had been shot. When officers arrived, they found a male...
Pekin High School Artist Earns Prestigious Honor in the 17th District Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) congratulated Pekin Community High School senior Rachel Fry on winning the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Illinois’ 17th District. Her winning submission, Clownish Tomfoolery, will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for one year. “Young people across Central and Northwestern Illinois are going to be the key to ensuring our neighborhoods are prosperous for generations to come,” said Sorensen. “It is an honor to host this competition that celebrates the amazing artistic abilities of our high school students. It is my hope that these competitions inspire more students to pursue their passions.” The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 and has accepted more than 650,000 pieces of art from high schoolers nationwide. Artwork from each congressional district is selected to be displayed at the U.S. Capitol. The winner of Sorensen’s Congressional Art Competition was selected by local leaders in the arts from Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.
Monmouth Investigator Warns of Toll Payment Phishing Scams
If you have received a text message saying you have unpaid tolls in Illinois, Monmouth Police Department Investigator Josh Kramer informs that is a phishing scam and the message should be deleted:. “They are phishing text messages and it will say that it is the Illinois Tollway, you have unpaid...
As workers return to the office, residents are moving back to Chicago and other cities, driving up home prices
Ta Juana Tang, 45, bought a home in Frankfort, a southwestern suburb of Chicago, during the COVID-19 pandemic when she started working remotely. But when in-person work started to return, Tang’s commute became too much. In April, she sold her Frankfort townhome and purchased a four-bedroom home in West Town. “When you work in construction, I’m in the office at 7:00 (or) 7:15 a.m.,” said Tang, ...
Missouri man is free from prison after a judge overturned his 1991 conviction, despite AG's efforts
A Missouri man is free after 34 years behind bars since his murder conviction was overturned despite the state attorney general's efforts to keep him there. Christopher Dunn was driven by a prison
Paducah church holds Citywide Baby Shower
PADUCAH — New and expecting parents can spend up to $4,000 on items like car seats, baby monitors and clothing. Those expenses encouraged New Greater Love church in Paducah to start its citywide baby shower. The event is an opportunity for parents to get free items for their newborn...
Mayfield 94-year-old maintains health with work at livestock supply company
MAYFIELD, Ky. — Ben Saxton works five days a week at Odom’s Livestock Supply in Mayfield, where he drives a forklift, bags feed, and helps keep the shop clean. The 94-year-old livestock aficionado is well past the age of retirement but continues to work because it keeps him active.
'Twisters' scene partially inspired by viral Mayfield tornado photo
MAYFIELD, Ky. — “Twisters,” the long-awaited sequel to the 1996 blockbuster “Twister,” gusted July 19 into movie theaters across the nation, thrilling and terrifying audiences with the immense spectacle of tornadoes. The city of Mayfield is especially familiar with these natural disasters after December 2021, but its residents may not know that a photo from Mayfield’s wreckage more than two years ago partially inspired a scene in the film.
Woman wanted for using counterfeit money arrested; 2 others facing drug charges
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - Three Mayfield, Kentucky residents are facing drug and other charges after law enforcement received a tip about the subject of an active arrest warrant. According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were following up on a tip early Tuesday morning concerning the whereabouts of...
New Tennessee laws that took effect on July 1, Part 4
This is the fourth in a series of reports on the new laws approved by the Tennessee General Assembly earlier this year and that went into effect July 1. You can see links to parts 1-3 in the online version of this article at www.therogersvillereview.com Health CON reform to increase health care access, lower costs - A new law gradually phases out the Certificate of Need (CON) permit requirements needed...
2 die after crash in Paducah
PADUCAH, Ky. (KBSI) – Two people died after a crash Monday afternoon in Paducah. Paducah police say Susan A. Lepisto, 82, of Gilbertsville was driving a 2005 Toyota passenger car around 1:52 p.m. on July 29. She was turning east onto Jack Paxton Drive when police say she turned...
Theft investigation leads to 3 felony drug arrests
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - Three people were arrested on felony drug charges after an ongoing theft investigation. Naudia Herron, 22, of Paducah, was arrested on two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, third-degree possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of a legend drug, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, tampering with physical evidence and theft - contents from a vehicle.
Drug overdose deaths decrease in Kentucky, Christian County focuses on fentanyl crisis
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Christian County had 14 drug overdose deaths in 2023, with nearly 2,000 occurring throughout the state of Kentucky. New data from the governor’s office reveals the most affected counties in the state, and the Christian County Sheriff’s Office shared how they will continually combat drug abuse.
Kentucky suspends Radiology Group CEO's license
The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure has suspended the license of Anand P. Lalaji, MD, CEO of The Radiology Group, saying that the teleradiologist overlooked several imaging findings. The ruling stems from a complaint submitted in November 2023 alleging that Lalaji violated the board's statutes governing the practice of medicine...
Sheriff: 2 people dead after being hit by vehicle on Rte. 14
BUCKNER, Ill. (KFVS) - Two people are dead after being hit by a vehicle on Route 14. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, they received a 911 call from a passing driver around 6:23 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31 reporting that two people were lying in a ditch beside the road on State Highway 14 near South Jenette Street in Buckner.
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