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Local pediatrician talks vaccine importance amid whooping cough surge
PADUCAH — Whooping cough, a respiratory illness that can cause violent coughing fits, is on the rise in Kentucky, according to the state’s cabinet for health and family services. Dr. Rachel Schutt, a pediatrician at Baptist Health Paducah, discussed whooping cough and how to prevent the illness before...
Viral video leads officials to reflect on domestic violence prevention in McCracken County
PADUCAH — The newly-crowned Miss Kansas called her abuser out on stage in a viral video, motivating two McCracken County professionals to reflect on their efforts to prevent domestic violence in the region. “Some of you out in this audience saw me very emotional because my abuser is here...
Tuesday WMOK News Check Yellow Sheet – Metropolis and Massac County News – July 23, 2024
Mayor Canada Addresses Flooding Issues During Recent Terrential Rains 7.18.24. (WMOK) Metropolis, IL – When Metropolis Mayor Don Canada joined WMOK for Coffee Break last week, he revisited the torrential rains we experienced earlier in the week and the flooding throughout Metropolis. Mayor Canada explained that the current state...
Tennessee Republican files articles of impeachment against Harris
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Harris on Tuesday, as Republicans ramp up attacks while she launches a presidential campaign. The filing expands on previously introduced articles that target Harris’s record on immigration, a GOP rallying cry against the vice president. He added a second article in the new filing,…
Listeria Alert: Produce Sold at Kentucky Aldi Locations Recalled
A recall for produce sold at Aldi store locations in Kentucky have been voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The bacteria can cause serious health issues and can sometimes lead to death. Symptoms of Listeria Infection. Symptoms can include diarrhea and vomiting, as well as fever, muscle...
Colt World Series returns to Marion, Ill.
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - The Colt World Series will return to southern Illinois at the end of July. According to a release from the series organizers, the lineup features two regional teams, four national teams and four international teams from Nicaragua, Czech Republic, Mexico and Japan. The games kick off...
SIU Football picked 4th in Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois was picked to finish fourth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference standings in a preseason poll of the league’s coaches and media. With 42 first-place votes, South Dakota State was the near unanimous pick to win the league, while North Dakota State and South Dakota were picked 2-3. The Salukis return six starters on offense and four on defense from last year’s team that finished 8-5 and won a playoff game over Nicholls State. Southern has made three playoff appearances in the last four seasons.
Missing Carbondale Woman Could Be in Danger
CARBONDALE – Carbondale Police need you help finding a missing woman. Police say 20-year-old Mandy Pope of Carbondale was last seen in the 1000 block of East Walnut at about 4 p.m. Saturday. Pope is described as a white female, approximately 5’ tall, weighing 135 pounds. She has brown...
The INCIL home modification grant will aid middle income families
Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 06/08/24: Access Elevator’s VP of Sales Frank Wasilewski joins the show to talk about the INCIL home modification grant that is helping residents across Illinois achieve greater independence in their homes. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call them at 1-630-616-6249.
Babies “R” Us is making a comeback, with 11 new stores in Illinois
Attention children (and parents) of the 1990s: Babies "R" Us, the beloved retailer you may remember from your younger years will soon return to the Chicago area in a new way. Babies "R" Us, which went out of business in 2018, will soon open 200 stores across the country, each inside of Kohl's Department stores, a press release said.
Big Changes Coming to 23 Illinois Costco Stores in September
The more things change, the more they stay the same. That's actually not true for 23 Costco store locations in Illinois that will be changing in September and I predict many will be unhappy with what's coming. Let me be clear that I'm not business expert and I have no...
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker endorses Harris; legislator cancels event after alleged threat
Pritzker endorses Harris Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate for the November election. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. Pritzker praised Biden for his service with an initial statement. Monday morning, Pritzker's campaign said he is proud to endorse Harris,...
Two Metropolis Police Officers Receive Lifesaving Awards
METROPOLIS – Two Metropolis Police officers were given lifesaving awards at Monday’s Metropolis City Council meeting. According to Police Chief Harry Masse, awards were given to Officer John Suggs and Officer Christian Cepeda by Chief Kirk Brueggeman, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, Vice President, Region 1 and Chief of Police in O’Fallon, IL, and by Chief Masse.
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