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EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL ***NO NEW RELEASES*** CITATIONS March 26, 2024 -Blake E. Willis, 26, Altamont; Cited: 23:13 hours, Douglas Township Illegal Transportation of Alcohol Disobeying Traffic Control Device
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Carle Foundation Hospital Earns Distinctive Designation For Critical Care Of Children
Urbana, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Carle Foundation Hospital is now designated a Pediatric Critical Care Center by the state of Illinois, furthering its delivery of world-class care and support to communities it serves. The prestigious title announced this month means the hospital is just one of three Pediatric Critical Car...
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Four Dead After Illinois Stabbing Spree
Rockford, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Four people are dead and five others are injured after a stabbing spree in Illinois. Police say there were violent attacks at "multiple scenes" around the city of Rockford on Tuesday, about 60 miles northwest of Chicago. One suspect, who has not been identified, is now in custo...
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Local Sports
St. Anthony Victorious Over Altamont 3-2 In Extra Innings, Bulldogs Remain Undefeated In Spring Baseball
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R H E St. Anthony 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 4 0 Altamont 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 9 3 Game Summary Bottom 3rd Inning Bases loaded for Altamont Schultz Sac Fly to give Altamont 1-0 lead. Top 4th Brock Fearday doubles and advances to 3rd on a error. Roepke drives in the runner score tied 1-1. Top 5th Inning Davis make...
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Local Sports Results For Wednesday & Thursday Schedule
Local Sports Results for Wednesday High School Baseball NTC St. Anthony defeated Altamont 3-2 in 8 innings See other post for game summary Windsor Stew-Stars defeated Paris 8-2 Apollo Effingham defeated Shelbyville 12-4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Effingham 0 1 0 2 3 3 3 12 10 4 Shelbyville 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 2 Effingham Sta...
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Local Sports Results For Tuesday & Wednesday Schedule
Local Sports Results for Tuesday High School Baseball Teutopolis defeated Mater Dei 9-0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Teutopolis 0 0 3 4 0 2 0 9 9 2 BMD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 Teutopolis Stats Mick Niebrugge 2-5 2 RBIs, Borries 3-5 2 RBIs, Worman 1-2 1 RBI, Koester 1-3 1 RBI, Gaddis 0-2 1 RBI, Zac Niebrugge 0-2 1 RBI Wi...
Mar 27, 2024
National News
Florida governor's allies say a settlement has been reached in lawsuit over control of Disney World's government
Mar 27, 2024
Florida governor's allies say a settlement has been reached in lawsuit over control of Disney World's government
$15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. A first for US cities
22 hours ago
New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its central business district
783 million people face chronic hunger. Yet the world wastes 19% of its food, UN says
21 hours ago
A new United Nations report estimates that 19% of the food produced around the world went to waste in 2022
Yellen says China's rapid buildout of its green energy industry 'distorts global prices'
22 hours ago
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called out China’s excess production in green energy, calling it unfair competition that “distorts global prices” and hurts companies and workers around the world
Families of 5 men killed by Minnesota police reach settlement with state crime bureau
20 hours ago
Families of five men killed by police in Minnesota have settled a lawsuit with the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Man cuffed but not charged after Chiefs' Super Bowl rally shooting sues congressman over online post
Mar 27, 2024
A man who was briefly handcuffed in the chaos that followed a deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally is suing a Tennessee congressman
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' allies
Mar 27, 2024
Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney have reached a settlement agreement in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort’s government by the Florida governor
This is how reporters documented 1,000 deaths after police force that isn't supposed to be fatal
10 hours ago
The federal government has struggled for years to track deaths that happened after police used force like physical restraints and Tasers that isn’t supposed to be lethal
NHL's Capitals and NBA's Wizards are staying in Washington after Virginia arena deal collapses
18 hours ago
The NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals are staying in the District of Columbia
Debate emerges over whether modern protections could have saved Baltimore bridge
17 hours ago
A debate has emerged over whether modern safety protections could have saved a Baltimore bridge after it was struck by a cargo ship
Activists form human chain across Nashville, Tennessee, on Covenant school shooting anniversary
5 hours ago
Tennessee advocates for gun safety formed a three-mile human chain in Nashville on the anniversary of last year's deadly Covenant School shooting
Fallen cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for massive fraud
4 hours ago
Fallen cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for massive fraud
A 22-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in a stabbing rampage that killed 4 in northern Illinois
3 hours ago
A 22-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in a stabbing rampage that killed 4 in northern Illinois
Biden's fundraiser with Obama and Clinton nets a record high $25 million, his campaign says
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A fundraiser for President Joe Biden in New York City that also stars Barack Obama and Bill Clinton is raising a whopping $25 million
As Kansas nears gender care ban, students push university to advocate for trans youth
27 minutes ago
As Kansas prepares to ban gender-affirming care for minors, students at the state's largest university taking action
US Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire won't seek reelection for a seventh term in November
Mar 27, 2024
Democratic U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire says she will not seek reelection to Congress for a seventh term in November, leaving the state’s sprawling 2nd District open to a possible GOP successor
2 high school wrestling team members in West Virginia are charged with sexual assault
Mar 27, 2024
Two West Virginia minors are facing sexual assault and other charges following an alleged incident at a hotel involving members of a high school wrestling team
A man has been arrested for randomly assaulting a young woman on a New York City street
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A man has been arrested for randomly assaulting a young woman who was walking down a New York City street earlier this week
Trump ally Jeffrey Clark was adamant about fraud in 2020 election despite evidence, superior said
20 hours ago
The second day of former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark's disciplinary hearing painted a picture of someone who remained adamant that there were irregularities and fraud in the 2020 election that required deeper examination, despite numerous...
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut receive proposals for offshore wind projects
20 hours ago
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut have received proposals for offshore wind projects as the three East Coast states hope to boost their reliance on the renewable energy source
US military drains fuel from tank facility that leaked fuel into Pearl Harbor's drinking water
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The U.S. military has finished draining more than 104 million gallons of fuel from an underground fuel tank complex in Hawaii that poisoned 6,000 people when it leaked jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021
TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit
16 hours ago
A person familiar with the matter says the Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices
Hunter Biden's lawyers push California judge to toss out tax charges
18 hours ago
Attorneys for Hunter Biden have asked a judge to toss out the tax case accusing him of a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes while living an extravagant lifestyle
Lou Whittaker, among the most famous American mountaineers, has died at age 95
17 hours ago
The legendary American mountaineer Lou Whittaker has died at age 95
Palestinian Authority, under international pressure to reform, announces new Cabinet
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Palestinian Authority, under international pressure to reform, announces new Cabinet
National Sports
Sinner advances to 3rd Miami semifinal in 4 years; Alexandrova continues run by ousting Pegula
16 hours ago
Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner won his 20th match of the year to reach the Miami Open semifinals for the third time in the past four years with a victory over Tomas Machac
Rowers in England's university Boat Race given health warning over E.coli levels in the Thames
16 hours ago
Jumping into London’s River Thames has been the customary celebration for members of the winning crew in the annual Boat Race between storied English universities Oxford and Cambridge
Here's what we know about the allegations against Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara
Mar 27, 2024
Only a week has passed since the Los Angeles Dodgers abruptly fired Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter and constant companion of their new $700 million slugger, Shohei Ohtani
Paris exhibit shows how the Olympics mirror society
Mar 27, 2024
An exhibit in the French capital before this summer's Paris Olympics shows how the games have been a “mirror of society” since the beginning of the 20th century
Sophia Smith signs contract extension with Portland for highest annual NWSL salary
Mar 27, 2024
The Portland Thorns have announced that they have signed Sophia Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026
City of Alexandria says talks to lure the NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia have ended, won't proceed
Mar 27, 2024
City of Alexandria says talks to lure the NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia have ended, won't proceed
Brandon Miller scores 31 points on career-high seven 3s as Hornets beat Cavaliers 118-111
17 hours ago
Brandon Miller made seven 3-pointers and had 31 points, and the Charlotte Hornets shot 58% from the field to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-111 on Wednesday night to avenge a 23-point loss earlier in the week
Super-sized March Madness stats in women's Sweet 16
7 hours ago
The numbers have been stunning in this memorable season for women’s college basketball
MLB, players association agree to place Wander Franco, accused of sexual abuse, on administrative leave through June 1
5 hours ago
MLB, players association agree to place Wander Franco, accused of sexual abuse, on administrative leave through June 1
Sidney Crosby, Penguins spoil Guentzel’s return to Pittsburgh, beat Hurricanes 4-1
Mar 27, 2024
Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Penguins scored two goals on five shots in the second period, spoiling Jake Guentzel’s return to Pittsburgh with a 4-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes
Thompson scores 28, Golden State runs away in 2nd half to top Miami 113-92
Mar 27, 2024
Klay Thompson scored 28 points, Jonathan Kuminga added 18 and the Golden State Warriors pulled away in the second half to beat the still-shorthanded Miami Heat 113-92
Michigan GOP lawmaker claims that buses carrying March Madness teams are 'illegal invaders'
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A Republican state lawmaker in Michigan made claims on social media Wednesday that buses at a Detroit airport carrying college basketball players were undocumented immigrants being transported into the city
Rangers become 1st NHL team to clinch playoff berth, beat Flyers 6-5 on Fox's quick goal in OT
Mar 27, 2024
Adam Fox scored 36 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 following a wild third period
MLB free agency: No 2-way stars, but All-Star sluggers and Cy Young winners could be in '24-25 class
Mar 27, 2024
There will be no two-way stars like Shohei Ohtani in baseball's next free agency class, and almost certainly not deals like his record-shattering $700 million over 10 years
Crowns, chest bumps and swagger: In March Madness, the handshake isn't just for high fives anymore
Mar 27, 2024
The pregame handshake has become a staple of college basketball during March Madness
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign long-term extension
1 hour ago
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert believes All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign a long-term contract to chase an NBA championship with Cleveland
Djokovic splits with Ivanisevic after winning 12 Grand Slam titles during their partnership
Mar 27, 2024
Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has split with his coach Goran Ivanisevic to end an association that began in 2018 and included 12 Grand Slams for the Serbian tennis player
Timberwolves beat Pistons 106-91 to hit 50-win mark for 5th time in franchise's 35 seasons
13 hours ago
Naz Reid had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Jaden McDaniels added 20 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome a sluggish start to beat the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons 106-91
Vassell scores 31 and Wembanyama has 19 points and 5 blocks to lead Spurs past Jazz 118-111
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Devin Vassell scored 31 points, Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs ran past the Utah Jazz 118-111
Glen Taylor says the T-wolves are no longer for sale. Lore and A-Rod say it's seller remorse
1 hour ago
The ownership transfer of the Minnesota Timberwolves has slammed to a halt
NHRA Winternationals Results
Mar 27, 2024
64th annual NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip
Here are some numbers that will help you get your March Madness fix for the Sweet 16
Mar 27, 2024
UConn's Donovan Clingan recently joined Hakeem Olajuwon and David Robinson as the only players ever to get 14 points, 14 rebounds and eight blocks in an NCAA Tournament game
Doan scores twice in NHL debut, Coyotes get 4 goals in 3rd to beat Blue Jackets 6-2
Mar 27, 2024
Josh Doan had two goals in his first NHL game including the go-ahead score with 8:29 left in the third period and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2
Ukraine's soccer victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war
18 hours ago
Ukrainians have expressed gratitude toward their men’s soccer team for qualifying for the European Championship
Bob Uecker, 90, expected to broadcast Brewers' home opener, workload the rest of season uncertain
16 hours ago
Bob Uecker will be back behind the microphone when the Milwaukee Brewers play their home opener Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins