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Sycamores knock out Salukis, advance to face Purple Aces
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana State Baseball defeated Southern Illinois 7-3 on Saturday afternoon to advance in the MVC Baseball Tournament. Adam Pottinger broke a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the 6th with an RBI single to give ISU a 4-3 lead. Mike Sears added a 2-run double and Grant Magill hit an RBI […]
SIU researchers study moral injuries of war, advocate for veterans
Moral injuries of war can be just as harmful, even deadly, as physical wounds or PTSD and just as detrimental and costly to families and society, says a Southern Illinois University Carbondale researcher who is leading an effort to change policy and remove barriers to treatment. “In the course of...
HerrinFesta Italiana kicks off before Memorial Day
HERRIN, Ill. (KFVS) - Thursday kicks off HerrinFesta Italiana and festival leaders call it the unofficial gateway to summer. It promises free live entertainment, plenty of food, and fun for the whole family. Crews spent the day making final preps for everyone expected to arrive in Herrin this Memorial Day weekend.
WSIU Almanac 5.24.24
On this day in 1883, the Opening of the Brooklyn Bridge is celebrated as a brilliant feat of 19th-century engineering. Green Earth will be hosting their first ever beer crawl - Nature On Tap - in partnership with Scratch Brewery. Eight tasting stations will be located throughout the wooded hiking trails of our Oakland Nature Preserve. Enjoy a beverage while strolling and enjoying the beautiful natural woodland scenery. June 1st, 2-6pm Vist www.greenearthinc.org to learn more about GE and our 50 years of land conservation in Carbondale IL.
Carbondale police investigating 2 vehicle thefts
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Carbondale police are investigating a vehicle theft that happened over the weekend. On May 19, officers met with the victim of the motor vehicle theft in the 1500 block of West Taylor Street. A purple 2016 Dodge Challenger was stolen sometime during the night. Police...
Jobs up in the Carbondale-Marion metro area for April
Over-the-year, total non-farm jobs increased in ten of the 14 metropolitan areas in Illinois in April. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reports the Carbondale-Marion metro area saw an increase of 800 jobs. Employment rose in Government, Leisure-Hospitality, Mining-Natural Resources and Professional-Business Services. Payrolls declined among employers in Construction, Private...
Area lawmakers remain vigilant on a plan prioritizing the wellbeing of Choate residents
Three Illinois lawmakers, including two from southern Illinois, call a news investigation that uncovered abuse caught on camera at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna unacceptable. State Senators Terri Bryant of Murphysboro, Dale Fowler of Harrisburg and Laura Fine from Glenview, who is chair of the Senate Behavioral...
City of Carbondale seeks a private citizen to serve on a special planning committee
The City of Carbondale is seeking volunteers who want to help research rental housing unit licensing. As part of this process, the City Council has directed staff to identify those interested in serving on a rental housing licensing planning committee. The committee will be comprised of four landlords, four Carbondale...
AFSCME, SIU School of Medicine ratify new agreement
After nearly 14 months of negotiations, SIU School of Medicine and AFSCME Local 370 have come to an agreement and ratified a new contract, effective through June 30, 2025. More than 600 SIU School of Medicine employees work in positions represented by AFSCME. The plan includes sustainable pay increases that...
SIU Flying Salukis finish second in nation; recent SIU grad earns top pilot honors
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Flying Salukis might be young, but youth didn’t stop the team from continuing its legacy of victory in collegiate aviation recently. Paced by top pilot and recent graduate Dayne Snodgrass, the Flying Salukis finished second at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) championships May...
WSIU Almanac 5.22.24
ON THIS DAY in 1992 Johnny Carson's final appearance as host of "The Tonight Show" Herrinfesta Italian serves up a Memorial Day weekend full of events beginning tomorrow in downtown Herrin. Live music, a family movie, carnival rides and more plus the Grand Parade on Saturday morning at 11am. A sensory-friendly parade experience is available beginning at 10am. Learn more at ww.herrinfesta.com.
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