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Juvenile arrested after threatening another with a firearm in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A juvenile has been arrested after threatening another with a firearm in Carbondale. On July 19th around 10:45pm, police received a complaint about a male in possession of a handgun and threatening a store manager in the 500 block of East Main Street. The male was not immediately located, but a few hours later police received another complaint of someone with a firearm and similar vehicle description.
Rockford unemployment rate rises slightly as jobs decrease
ILLINOIS (WIFR) - New unemployment numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security show the unemployment rate increasing in all of Illinois’ 14 metropolitan areas. Since June 2023, the Rockford-area unemployment rate increased by .5 percent from 6.2 to 6.7 percent. Data...
New law from August 28 will hit drivers with $150 fines even for a first-time offense – feature to check before deadline
DRIVERS have a couple of weeks to overhaul their driving habits or face the sting of $150 fines. Lawmakers signed a road law into the books that will impose stiff penalties on drivers not using their Bluetooth. Missouri became the 49th state to outlaw using a phone while driving a...
Nation's most desirable city is in the center of Missouri, ranking says
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Looking to move? For Missouri residents, the nation's alleged most desirable city isn't too far away. Real estate agent media website AgentAdvice sought to find the best city in the nation to live in right now, and analyzed 11 metrics that contributed to desirability. The metrics included home size and price, number of top-ranking schools, low crime rate, and nearby attractions.
Police seek help finding missing elderly man in Franklin County
An elderly man with multiple health issues, John Metts Sr., has been missing since 4 a.m. on July 24 in Franklin County, Missouri, and first responders are urging anyone who may have encountered him to contact Franklin County 911.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch endorses primary challenger to Cori Bush
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s editorial board has endorsed St. Louis County prosecuting attorney Wesley Bell in the Democratic primary against Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.), the high-profile progressive who is a member of the House “Squad.” The editorial criticized Bush, arguing she and the other progressives in that group had been more effective at winning headlines…
Federal money to analyze environmental impact of construction materials coming to Missouri
Using sustainable building materials can be difficult when the environmental impact of most construction products is unknown. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aims to address that issue with the help of university and business partners, including those in Missouri. Both the University of Missouri, and the construction material manufacturer Holcim...
CHOICES to hold 50th anniversary gala
MEMPHIS – CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health will hold its fiftieth anniversary gala on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Memphis-based reproductive healthcare provider, opened a clinic in Carbondale not long after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. “As we mark our golden anniversary, CHOICES is thrilled to celebrate five...
Career Central: IRS to host direct hiring event for revenue agents
ST. LOUIS — The IRS is actively hiring all over the country for thousands of positions. It plans to hold a direct hiring event in Kansas City to fill jobs all over the state of Missouri, including 30 positions in the St. Louis office. The event is scheduled for...
'Our Super Bowl, our World Series' Former Olympic Swimmer discusses experience of competing in the Olympics
Alfredo Jacobo, the Senior Vice President and Audit Director at Midwest Bankcentre in St. Louis joined KMOX to discuss competing in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia and discusses the traits he has brought from competing in Olympics to his life.
“13 DAYS IN FERGUSON” FEATURING CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER TO AIR FRIDAY, AUG. 9 ON CBS
CBS presents 13 DAYS IN FERGUSON, a primetime special looking at the protests, riots and aftermath following the 2014 police shooting of a young Black man, airing Friday, Aug. 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*.
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