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Softball Game Recap: Goreville Comes Up Short
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Goreville can now relate to. They fell just short of the Trico Pioneers by a score of 2-0 on Friday. Goreville was red-hot at the plate headed into the matchup (they scored no less than ten runs in the three contests prior) but Trico's pitchers proved too tough.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois announces fundraising campaign to reopen doors
CARBONDALE, IL — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois announced Tuesday, May 28, that it is launching a fundraising campaign to reopen its doors in Carbondale and Marion, Illinois. BGCSI announced its closing in June 2023 after serving the community for nearly 20 years. The group provided...
Letter to the Editor: Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
The Faith Family and Freedom event is happening in Perryville on 6-8-24 at the American Legion. This event is not affiliated in anyway with the Republican Party and the Perry County Republican Club. This is simply a fundraiser for a candidate that’s running for a State Senate seat. It is sponsored by Faith and Family PAC and the Committee to Elect Jacob Turner. Lincoln Days is the only event that is affiliated with the Republican Party and it was held in April.
WSIU Almanac 5.29.24
In Carbondale, the upcoming Make Me Bankable (MMB) program is designed to help farmers understand credit, improve their farm financial management, and increase their eligibility for loans. This program aims to empower farmers to make sound financial decisions and support the growth of local agricultural businesses. Free financial guidance to...
WSIU Almanac 5.28.24
In Elkville, SI Eats is hosting a Hospitality Meet-Up Event for professionals in the hospitality and related industries to come together, network, and share insights. Foster connections among local business owners, managers, and others in the hospitality sector. Attendees will have the chance to network and share knowledge and resources.
First responders train for active shooter situations
MARION, Ill. — Here’s the scenario: an explosion at an airport evolves into an active shooter situation. According to Orval Rowe, Emergency Manager-Coordinator for the Jackson County EMA, you don’t want to be responding to an emergency when you meet your coworkers for the first time. That’s...
WSIU News Afternoon Update for May 27, 2024 in Carbondale, IL
WSIU's Brad Palmer reports the news during All Things Considered on May 27, 2024. As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org.
Pedestrian dies after hit by vehicle in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – A pedestrian died after he was hit by a vehicle in Carbondale. Carbondale police officers responded to the 800 block of East Walnut Street on May 22 at 9:42 p.m. for a traffic crash involving a vehicle stricking a pedestrian. The pedestrian was identified as...
Carbondale man found guilty of felon in possession of a firearm
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KBSI) – A Carbondale man was found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Robert R. Martin, 21, was found guilty of two counts of felon in possession of a firearm. In a three-day jury trial, the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office presented evidence...
Downed telephone line blocking road in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – A downed telephone line is blocking a road in Carbondale Thursday afternoon. The blockage is near the intersection of S. Lewis Lane and E. Walnut Street, according to Carbondale police. Northbound and southbound portions of S. Lewis Lane will be closed until it can be...
City of Carbondale to host Memorial Day service at Woodlawn Cemetery
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The city will host its annual Memorial Day service at Woodlawn Cemetery on Monday, May 27. Services begin at 10 a.m. with firefighters raising the flag, followed by a rifle salute from Company C of the 31st Illinois Volunteer Infantry. According to the city, chairs will...
IDOT: Sinkhole repairs finished, U.S. 51 to reopen this afternoon
JACKSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - U.S. 51 will reopen Thursday afternoon, May 23. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, repairs to the sinkhole are finished and the road will reopen at 4 p.m. This is both directions of U.S. 51, from the Illinois 149 intersection and U.S. 51 in...
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