Zeigler
LATEST NEWS
Missouri Valley Football Conference faces potentially daunting challenges ahead, according to league media panel
Charter members Illinois State and Southern Illinois, along with the rest of the MVFC, face unprecedented challenges in the ever-changing world of college football. (Photo by Valley-Football.org) The college football landscape is ever changing. Recent years have brought the transfer portal; Name, Image and Likeness (NIL); and conference realignment to...
Golf tournament raises funds for kids across southern Illinois
BENTON, IL — The local community is golfing for a cause to raise money for kids in southern Illinois. The 33rd Annual Fundraiser and Golf Scramble starts at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 22, at the Franklin County Country Club south of West Frankfort, raising money for the Coats for Kids program.
Sunday Night Swatting Incident in Carrier Mills under Investigation
CARRIER MILLS – A swatting incident is under investigation in Saline County. Carrier Mills Police Chief Scott Isaacs says the Saline County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call around 8:15 Sunday night from an individual who had claimed he had shot and killed his father. The caller further...
Push for natural gas detectors grows in Illinois a year after Oak Park explosion
OAK PARK, Ill. - A year has passed since a massive explosion in Oak Park leveled an apartment building, claiming the life of one man and displacing 12 residents. In response, there is a growing push to install natural gas detectors in every home across Illinois. Proponents argue that the...
$2 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Tennessee: See If You Won
When someone wins the lottery, especially if it's a life-changing sum like $1 million, most winners won't hesitate to rush to lottery headquarters and claim their prize. However, life can get busy and lead to some winners forgetting to check their tickets to see if they hit the jackpot. If you recently purchased a lottery ticket in Tennessee, you may want to check your numbers now as one lucky winner matched enough numbers in Saturday's (July 20) Powerball drawing to win a $2 million prize.
Man sentenced to 25 years for Illinois cell phone store robberies, including Rockford T-Mobile
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Chicago man has been sentenced to 25 years for carrying out multiple armed robberies at cell phone stores throughout Illinois, including one in Rockford. According to the U.S. Justice Department, Jonathan Byars, 26, along with his co-conspirators, carried out six armed robberies and two attempted robberies in 2019 and 2020, […]
Helping Hand Ministry Continues to Assist Those in Need in Union City
Helping Hand Ministries in Union City is open and available to assist those with needs in the community. Board Chairman Chris Norton told Thunderbolt News the ministry is hoping to expand their outreach to those in need.(AUDIO) Board member Rev. Curtis McLendon said Helping Hand has been an inspiration to...
Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle collision
CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - A man from Murray, Kentucky died in a two-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon. According to the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, first responders were called to State Route 121 North near the Potts Road intersection for a vehicle versus motorcycle collision at around 4:30 p.m. on July 21.
KKK fliers found in Lexington, Frankfort neighborhoods
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Police are investigating after people in some Lexington and Frankfort neighborhoods say they found fliers supporting the Ku Klux Klan in their driveways. WKYT’s Lucy Bryson talked with concerned neighbors and police about the situation. Watch above. Captain Scott Tracy with the Frankfort Police Department...
Kentucky’s governor is a rising political star who learned from another governor, his father
The sweepstakes to replace President Joe Biden is unfolding at breakneck speed, with Vice President Kamala Harris considering VP contenders. Whatever the future holds for Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, he owes much to his father, former Gov. Steve Beshear.
Andy Beshear responds to VP speculation, slams JD Vance's Appalachian controversy
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is open to joining Vice President Kamala Harris' ticket. One day after President Joe Biden announced he is stepping down from the 2024 presidential race, and proceeded to endorse Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, Beshear appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" to discuss the path forward for him...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.