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Search for missing Calhoun County man
Authorities in Calhoun County are looking for a missing man who disappeared Sunday afternoon. 19-year-old Bryar Dejaynes of Milton was last seen just before 4:20pm on May 12 heading to the Illinois River with his truck, boat and two dogs. His boat was found empty near the Glades on the...
Periodical cicadas are here … now what?
JACKSONVILLE, Ill — The long wait is finally over. After spending 13 (or 17, depending on where you’re at) years underground feeding from roots, periodical cicadas have emerged (at least in central and southern Illinois). Soon, many places will be awash in cicadas. So, what can we expect now that they are beginning to emerge?
Pike County man charged with statutory rape in Audrain County
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Louisiana, Missouri, man was charged on Tuesday with two counts of second-degree statutory rape after authorities say he engaged in sexual acts with a teenager. The victim allegedly told law enforcement that they were sexually assaulted by Jacob Baker, 22, while he was traveling through Audrain County on May 26 or The post Pike County man charged with statutory rape in Audrain County appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Louisiana, Mo., man in Marion County Jail after allegedly striking child in vehicle
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Louisiana, Mo., man is in the Marion County Jail facing child welfare charges. The 10th Judicial District Court of Marion County issued warrants on Thursday, May 16, for Kaleb A. Jackson, 22, charging him with felony endangering the welfare of a child and felony abuse/neglect of a child. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Wednesday.
Chasing the Dec’s White Whale
Everyone was asleep in the Milli-van with the exception of myself and the Decaturian advisor, Dr. Scott Lambert. We had just attended my last ever Illinois College Press Awards, and I had just stepped down as editor-in-chief of the Decaturian. “I feel like I need one last big article, something...
Illinois quick hits: Body found in river; O'Hare parking controls
Body found in river A missing Calhoun County teen’s body has been found in the Illinois River. The Jersey County Coroner reports the body of Bryar DeJaynes was found in the river near Pere Marquette State Park. Autopsy results to determine the cause of death are pending. DeJaynes was last seen in Pearl where he...
Much needed wet weather break Wednesday; Storms return Thursday
ST. LOUIS — A River Runs Through It, a Brad Pitt movie or your backyard last night? Wow! While not severe, many of Tuesday’s storms were efficient rain makers. Many area streams and creeks filled quickly and rained high and fast, but, thankfully, they stayed in their banks. We will get a break from the […]
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