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8 arrested in Southern Illinois drug investigation, FBI says
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Eight people are under arrest on suspicion of drug possession and distribution following an FBI investigation in Southern Illinois. FBI officials said the arrests were made by the Southern Illinois Transnational Organized Crime West (TOC-W), which focuses on, among other federal violations, large-scale drug trafficking organizations operating throughout Southern Illinois and […]
Saluki Takeover Tour stretches across Southern Illinois
The Saluki Takeover Tour of Southern Illinois is coming to a town near you. After successful events in Chicago, St. Louis, Springfield (Illinois), Florida and Nashville (Tennessee), the Saluki Takeover Tour will visit all 17 of the region’s counties from April 24 through May 4. “Saluki spirit is evident...
Benton High School baseball hangs on to win Pony Express Tournament Championship
(ST. JOSEPH, MO) - It was a stressful way to finish but the Benton High School baseball team got it done in a 4-3 victory over Kearney to win the Pony Express Tournament Championship at Griffon Baseball Field on Missouri Western's campus. The score was tied at 1-1 until the...
Zeigler police ask for public’s help finding man wanted for aggravated battery
ZEIGLER, Ill. (KBSI) – Zeigler police ask for the public’s help finding a man wanted for aggravated battery. Trevor Waters is on pretrial release. Anyone who see him is asked to call Central Dispatch of West Franklin County at 618-724-2424.
Benton Cardinals advance to championship game in the Pony Express Baseball Tournament
Phil Welch Stadium was prettied up after some weather damage from Tuesday’s storm, and the sun shone on the diamond for the Pony Express High School Baseball Tournament semifinal matchup between the Benton Cardinals and Smithville Warriors. Despite a slow start, the Cardinals used the back half of innings...
Washington County, IL, searching for missing woman
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ill. – The Washington County, Illinois, Emergency Management Agency is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing woman. Police are searching for Brittany Moeser (age not provided). She was last seen in the Clarmin area Saturday around 11:30 a.m. According to officials, Moeser is 5...
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