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Why WIU’s PAC became known as a CPA
The Center for Performing Arts (CPA) at Western Illinois University was originally referred to as a performing arts center (PAC). There is a difference, in the opinion of Billy Clow, Dean of WIU’s College of Fine Arts and Communication. He suggested the change when he came to Western a little more than a decade ago.
TSPR wins three national journalism awards
Tri States Public Radio’s news team brought home three awards from the Public Media Journalists Association Conference last week at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. News Director Rich Egger won first place in the Narrative/Produced Podcast category for “The ER,” an episode in TSPR’s Welcome to Forgottonia podcast.
Illinois Duck Hunters Share Insane Video Of Tornado Heading Straight For Their Blind
When the duck hunters become the "sitting ducks" themselves... It's no secret that storms seem to be rising in the lately. Whether it's devastating tornadoes, destructive hurricanes, storms, droughts, wildfires... Mother Nature just seems to be angry. And while there are always crazy videos from any storm, I don't think I've seen one like this. A few years back, a group of Illinois duck hunters got a front-row seat to a tornado near Havana, Illinois. According to NBC 25 News, Jace Pedigo and his friends were out hunting in Fulton County when a large tornado popped up behind them. The friends even joked that they...
Beardstown man in custody for first-degree murder
BEARDSTOWN, Ill. (WCIA) — A Cass County man was arrested in connection to first-degree murder, the Illinois State Police announced this week. Jean C. Santiago-Nieves, 37 of Beardstown, was immediately taken into custody following the crime. On May 31, Beardstown Police arrived at a residence near Clay and East 14th Streets. A man was found dead […]
Marietta woman becomes the first woman to pass the current Parkersburg fire agility test
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - This weekend a Marietta woman became the first-ever woman to pass the current Parkersburg Fire Department agility test. Elyse Kornmiller knew going in that she had the chance to make history and that only motivated to be the best version of herself. “I knew going into...
New contracts for Spoon River College faculty, classified personnel
The Spoon River College Board of Trustees has approved a three-year contract with faculty members and a four-year pact with classified personnel. The faculty contract is for three years and begins Aug. 15, 2024. SRC President Curt Oldfield said the salary step will increase by 1.55%, and the lane was...
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