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Local News

Police Beat for Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
2h ago
St. Mary's Hospital nurse wins this year's High Fly Cup
2h ago
Few balloons fly but many glow on Balloon Fest Saturday; Sunday morning flight goes off without a hitch
6h ago
First Night of Centralia Balloon Fest held in Fairview Park; Saturday morning flight cancelled due to weather
Aug 22, 2026
Police Beat for Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Aug 22, 2026
With Trump barely mentioned, Illinois Republicans focus on common enemy: Pritzker
Aug 21, 2026

Weather

FYI

Centralia issues boil order for parts of South Poplar and East 4th
Salem issues boil order for portions of Rodgers, North Washington and East Olive
Bernard Road Bridge Near Myers Road Closed Due to Unsafe Conditions
Racetrack Road Bridge South of Route 161 Closed

Blogs

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Aug 20, 2026
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Aug 19, 2026
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Aug 13, 2026

Local Sports

Bratton, Staples Lead Centralia Past Salem in 74th Shrine Game
Aug 22, 2026
JH Baseball Results --- SC & Patoka Earn Wins, Iuka Falls
Aug 22, 2026
Thompson's Walk-Off Helps Odin/Patoka Still To Win
Aug 21, 2026
Boys Golf Recap
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National News

7 shot at Oklahoma City bar as fans gathered to watch NBA playoff game
May 06, 2025
'That day, I could not be her hero': Father says after daughter is fatally shot in South Carolina
May 06, 2025

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 8/18/26
Aug 19, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 8/17/26
Aug 18, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 8/16/26
Aug 17, 2026

Business News

Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada hurtle toward deadline amid trade talks
Aug 21, 2026
Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Trust granted bank status in unprecedented move for president
Aug 17, 2026
Jobs report shows US unexpectedly lost jobs in July
Aug 07, 2026
Inflation fell more than expected in June as gas prices eased
Jul 14, 2026

Political News

Judge strikes down Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visas for 75 countries, reinstating evaluations
Aug 22, 2026
FBI seizes former Rep. Swallwell's phone, devices as part of criminal probe, sources said
Aug 20, 2026
Trump picks White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton for top FDA job
Aug 19, 2026
Takeaways from Tuesday primaries: Trump endorsement only goes so far
Aug 19, 2026

World News

'Massive' Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 15 people, Zelenskyy says
Aug 20, 2026
Trump announces temporary pause on Canada tariffs, citing new deal
Aug 19, 2026
US-South Korea military drills to end early after Trump order, Seoul says
Aug 19, 2026
Trump scales back US-South Korea drills, cites 'very good' ties with Kim Jong Un
Aug 17, 2026

Health News

At least 55 sickened in salmonella, E. coli outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts
Aug 21, 2026
Personalized mRNA cancer vaccine shows promise in extending lifespan in melanoma trial
Aug 19, 2026
Sen. Warren demands answers from RFK Jr. over 'calamitous' response to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Aug 14, 2026
More than 24,000 cyclosporiasis infections reported as new cases appear to slow: CDC
Aug 12, 2026

Entertainment News

Meghan Markle to return to acting with move back to UK: Report
Aug 21, 2026
Noah Wyle stars in 'The Pitt' season 3 teaser trailer
Aug 21, 2026
Weekend Watchlist: What's new in theaters, on streaming
Aug 21, 2026

Country Music News

Farm Aid, featuring Neil Young and John Mellencamp, to air on CNN
Aug 20, 2026
Report: Post Malone engaged
Aug 20, 2026
Why Kenny Chesney went all the way to Hawaii for a 'Goldfish'
Aug 19, 2026
'Hillbilly Girl with the Blues' Lacy J. Dalton returns to Nashville
Aug 19, 2026