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Preliminary Tornado Reports
Preliminary information is starting to come out about the tornadoes from May 8, 2024. So far, all of them are either EF0 or EF1 tornadoes. Above is a birds eye look at all the tracks. See below for more details. Wednesday got started with an EF-1 near Cora. There was...
Harrisburg City Council to hold Thursday meeting
HARRISBURG, Ill. — The Harrisburg City Council will hold a meeting at 8 a.m., Thursday, May 16, at City Hall, 110 E. Locust Street. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance: Pastor Laurie Fields – First Presbyterian Church. Consent Agenda. All matters under “Consent Agenda” are considered to be routine...
NBC spotlights Metropolis in public library controversy story
METROPOLIS, Ill. — NBC Nightly News gave national attention to Metropolis on Tuesday when it aired a comprehensive story about the controversy surrounding the city's public library, using footage and information obtained by WPSD-TV over the last five months. NBC's Antonia Hylton has the story. Read WPSD-TV's previous coverage...
4 facing drug charges after warrant served at Marion, Ill. home
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - Four people were arrested after drugs were found during a search at a home in Marion, Illinois. Charles “Chuck” Hodge, 64, was arrested on charges of delivery of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver. Dustin Allen, 44, was arrested on...
WSIU Almanac 5.14.24
In Marion, the 14th Annual VA2K and Health Fair is back with goals of moving the body in support of your whole health and well-being, while also helping homeless Veterans. The event is scheduled for May 16, 2024, at the Marion VA Medical Center from 11am to 2pm. The community is invited to participate in the a short two-kilometer walk. The health fair will offer health demos in yoga and reflexology. Learn more about our Veteran services, such as: Caregiver Support, Whole Health, Nutrition, Women’s Health Services, Suicide Prevention, COVID and Pneumonia Vaccines, Toxic Exposure screening, Patient Advocate Office, and more! Enjoy live music and food trucks. Learn more by finding Marion VA Healthcare System on Facebook.
4th annual County-2-County Pride Run to be held in June
MARION, Ill. (KFVS) - The 4th annual County-2-County Pride Run will be held next month. According to organizers, the run connects Williamson and Jackson Counties in Illinois and is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 at 8 a.m. The purpose of this free event is to spread acceptance and love between...
Soccer Game Recap: Freeburg Triumphs
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Freeburg had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They never let the Harrisburg Bulldogs onto the board and left with a 7-0 victory. Freeburg might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven matchups by six goals or more this season.
Baseball Recap: Jackson Ethridge can't quite lead Vienna over Hardin County
If Vienna was feeling good off their 11-1 takedown of Benton on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Vienna Eagles lost 8-2 to the Hardin County Cougars on Saturday. Vienna has struggled against Hardin County recently, as their game on Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
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