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$900k grant to SIUC College of Engineering for solar project

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Southern Illinois University Carbondale at $900,000 grant.

Brittany Jacob

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Firms and union leaders deal with shortage of construction workers

Massac County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspects connected

Cape Girardea Police and Fire Department compete in rib-eating challenge to raise money for Special Olympics

Long wait-lists for autism diagnoses in southeast MO

Okla. woman, 18, accused of threatening to shoot 400 people at former high school

Deputies seized an AK-47 assault rifle and 12-gauge shotgun when they arrested the suspect.

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Girl in central Texas dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba

Officials believe she got the disease after swimming in the Brazos River Labor Day weekend. Lily came down with a headache and a fever a week later after swimming in a pool.

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Amber Ruch

Published September 16, 2019 at 5:31 PM

High school cheerleading coach facing charges after inappropriate video sent to cheerleaders

School officials told police the cheerleaders reported they received a message from their coach that contained an inappropriate video.

Amber Ruch

Published September 16, 2019 at 5:15 PM

Dry conditions mean fire concerns in the Heartland

A fire under these conditions can cause a fire to spread quickly.

Mike Mohundro

Published September 16, 2019 at 4:57 PM

Judge: NKY man threatened to blow up Planned Parenthood

Daniel Kibler is set to face a judge at 8:30 a.m. Monday

Erin Couch, Michael Baldwin and Jennifer Edwards Baker

Published September 16, 2019 at 4:56 PM

First Alert: Heat continues rest of week

A few isolated showers or thunderstorms could develop this afternoon along the front, but most areas will remain dry.

Jasmine Adams

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Violent Minneapolis ambush caught on camera

A violent robbery caught on camera shows multiple suspects ambushing a man in Minneapolis.

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Papa John’s ups scholarship money to Simmons College

It appears the spat between Papa John's and Simmons College might be over.

John P. Wise

Published September 16, 2019 at 4:13 PM

Massac County High School to set up mock crash as a lesson to students

A mock deadly DUI crash will be set up at Massac County High School on Friday, Sept. 20.

Kyle Hinton

Published September 16, 2019 at 4:04 PM

Law enforcement digging in Scott Co., Mo. field as part of ongoing investigation

The sheriff said they hope to be finished with the work in the next few days.

Amber Ruch

Published September 16, 2019 at 3:13 PM

Sex offender out of Ind. wanted after fleeing traffic stop in Union Co., Ill.

Randall Clay Holley fled from a traffic stop with a Union County deputy on Friday, September 13 in the area of Route 146, west of Jonesboro.

Amber Ruch

Published September 16, 2019 at 2:33 PM

17-year-old in custody in connection to Carbondale, Ill. shooting that injured 3

A 17-year-old juvenile was charged in connection to the the shooting.

James Long

Published September 16, 2019 at 2:21 PM

Thousands to participate in Missouri Vietnam Wall Ride to Perryville

The event is hosted by the Veterans in Defense and the Liberty Riders of America.

Mike Mohundro

Published September 16, 2019 at 1:21 PM

SIU athletic director Jerry Kill leaving, accepts position at Virginia Tech

Kill announced on Monday, September 16, it will be effective immediately.

Amber Ruch

Published September 16, 2019 at 10:39 AM

Ill. man found guilty of murder after rigging shotgun that killed man in 2018

He faces between 26 and 90 years in prison.

Jasmine Adams

Published September 16, 2019 at 10:23 AM

Oregon lottery winner survives cancer twice before claiming jackpot

Claudia McDonald forgot to tell her husband to get a lottery ticket, but he bought one anyway and won $4.6 million.

Ed Payne

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Kill announced on Monday, September 16, it will be effective immediately.

Amber Ruch

Published September 16, 2019 at 10:39 AM

Mahomes’ 4 TDs in 2nd quarter lead Chiefs past Raiders 28-10

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Braun’s grand slam lifts Brewers past Cardinals 7-6

STEVE OVERBEY

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Moustakas, Grandal homer, Brewers beat Cardinals 5-2

JOE HARRIS

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Heartland Sports college scoreboard 9/14

Here are Saturday’s match-ups in college sports.

James Long and Adam King

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Jasmine Adams

Published September 16, 2019 at 8:57 AM

I-24 open after rollover crash blocked one lane

The crash was reportedly off of the roadway on the right-of-way.

Marsha Heller

Published September 16, 2019 at 7:42 AM

Long missing WWII soldier to be buried in Missouri

A World War II soldier who went missing almost 75 years ago during fighting in Germany will be buried with full military honors in his home state of Missouri

Published September 16, 2019 at 6:49 AM

Roof collapses in early morning Millersville, Mo. house fire

The home is a total loss

Jasmine Adams

Published September 16, 2019 at 6:37 AM

Arkansas State Police issue missing/endangered child alert

Arkansas State Police have issued an alert for a missing 16-year-old girl.

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Many US women say 1st sexual experience was forced in teens

The results were published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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St. Louis Aquarium needs help naming otter pups

According to staff, there are two females and one male.

Jasmine Adams

Published September 16, 2019 at 6:01 AM

Driver crashes through couple’s bedroom, couple thrown from home

The vehicle hit the couple’s bed as it passed through the home.

Jasmine Adams

Published September 16, 2019 at 5:22 AM

2 arrested after deputies search home in Ky.

Two men were arrested following a check at a home in McCracken County, Kentucky on Sunday, September 15.

James Long

Published September 15, 2019 at 11:29 PM

First Alert: Hot and humid weather returns

Tonight will be clear and quiet but not as cool.

Kyle Hinton

Published September 15, 2019 at 9:05 PM

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