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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Clay, Jasper, & Richland Counties
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois... Richland County in southeastern Illinois... Southeastern Clay County in south central Illinois... * Until 600 PM CDT. * At 515 PM CDT, severe...
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Clay County
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR CLAY COUNTY... At 451 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Flora, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoor...
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued Until 10PM
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 208 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ILLINOIS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BOND CLARK CLAY CLINTON CRAWFORD CUMBERLAND EDWARDS EFFINGHAM FAYETTE FRANKLIN HAMILTON JASPER JEFFERSON LAWRENCE MARION PERRY RICHLAND WABASH WASHINGTON WAYNE WHITE
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Local Sports
High School Girls Track & Field 2A Mattoon Sectional Results
High School Girls Track & Field 2A Mattoon Sectional Results 1st Mt. Zion 128.5 2nd Danville 83 3rd Tolono Unity 70 4th Effingham 53.5 5th Paris 50 6th Urbana 38 7th St. Joseph Ogden 36 7th Salem 36 9th Charleston 34 10th Olney Richland County 33 11th Taylorville 30 12th ...
May 15, 2026
High School Girls Track & Field 1A Newton Sectional Results
High School Girls Track & Field 1A Newton Sectional Results Team Scores 1st Robinson 131 2nd Newton 106.5 3rd St. Anthony 92 4th Teutopolis 91 5th Fairfield 82.5 6th Casey-Westfield 51 7th Flora 43 8th Lawrenceville 19 9th Altamont 18 10th Cumberland 17 11th Vandalia 16 12th North Clay 1...
May 15, 2026
Local Sports Schedule For Saturday
Local Sports Schedule For Saturday May 16th High School Baseball Teutopolis at Williamsville Neoga at Newton Danville at Casey Westfield Charleston at St. Jo Ogden Round Robin Olney at Tolono Unity Round Robin High School Softball Teutopolis, Cumberland, ALAH at Sullivan Jerry Lane Invite South Central, Lawrenceville a...
May 15, 2026
National News
USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro's capture
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The USS Gerald R
Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission
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President Donald Trump says U.S. and Nigerian forces carried out a mission Friday night to kill a leader of the Islamic State group
Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike, halting busiest US commuter rail system
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Workers on New York’s Long Island Rail Road are on strike, paralyzing the busiest commuter rail system in North America
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions
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The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 17-23-25-52-61, Mega Ball: 3, Megaplier:
FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up
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The Food and Drug Administration's top drug official is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency
These women are training to represent the US in an Olympic sport they'd never heard of
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With Los Angeles hosting the 2028 Olympics, the U.S. women’s handball team will be able to play in the Games for the first time since 1996
Sen. Cassidy battles Trump-backed challenger in Louisiana Republican primary
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Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is fighting for his political life in Saturday's primary against a challenger who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump
Ex-Sinaloa security chief is 1st of 10 indicted Mexican officials to surrender
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The former secretary of public security for Mexico’s Sinaloa state has appeared in a U.S. court days after his arrest in Arizona on charges he and other officials took bribes to help the Sinaloa Cartel smuggle vast quantities of drugs into the U.S. Ger...
US turns to Guyana’s bauxite in its latest push for Latin America's resources
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The U.S. is turning its attention to Guyana's bauxite for business opportunities
What to know about the mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial
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A New York has declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape case from the #MeToo-era that has gone to trial three times so far after a jury was unable to come to a unanimous decision
Plane carrying pickleball players to tournament broke apart midair, report finds
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A preliminary federal investigation report has found that the small plane that crashed while carrying five people to a pickleball tournament near Austin, Texas, last month broke apart midair
Owl found stuck in a concrete mixer is on the mend and flying free
May 15, 2026
A great horned owl found stuck in a concrete mixer in Utah is now flying free after recovering at an animal sanctuary
New Virginia law banning `assault firearms' prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups
May 15, 2026
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation banning certain semi-automatic firearms
Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac River
May 15, 2026
President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans along the Potomac River
FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran
May 15, 2026
The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013
'Tall Tour' brings the tall and proud together across the US
May 15, 2026
The Tall Tour is a traveling meetup drawing thousands of unusually tall people to cities across the United States, offering a rare experience: blending in
Kentucky Republicans race to replace McConnell while carefully keeping him at arm’s length
May 15, 2026
Kentucky’s Republican Senate primary to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell is becoming a test of the Republican Party’s transformation under President Donald Trump
Court to consider whether new House map violates state ban on partisan gerrymandering
May 15, 2026
New U.S. House districts in Florida are facing their first test in court
A Texas town may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing
May 15, 2026
A bungled message from a South Texas housing authority prompted mass flight
New Hawaii law targets corporate influence in politics after Citizens United ruling
May 15, 2026
Hawaii's Democratic governor has signed a bill to curb corporate and "dark money" influence in politics
US agrees to settle lawsuit that accused Indian billionaire of hiding alleged scheme
May 15, 2026
The U.S. government has agreed to settle a lawsuit against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani
Texas man executed for retired professor's killing
May 15, 2026
Texas man who experts said was intellectually disabled is executed for retired professor's killing
Utah officer accused of shooting unarmed man faces manslaughter charge
May 15, 2026
A police officer in the Salt Lake City area is charged with manslaughter for allegedly using unreasonable force when he shot an unarmed man
Supreme Court clears way for Texas to carry out 600th execution since 1982
May 14, 2026
A Texas man deemed intellectually disabled by experts for both prosecutors and defense attorneys is facing a scheduled evening execution for the death of a retired college professor decades ago
Rep. Chuck Edwards faces House ethics investigation over harassment allegations
May 15, 2026
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina over allegations that he created a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment
National Sports
Will Smith hits 1st leadoff HR as Dodgers beat Giants 5-2, regain sole NL West lead
May 15, 2026
Will Smith hit his first career leadoff home run, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2
Stewart scores 22, reserves contribute big to lead Liberty past Fire 100-82
May 15, 2026
Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Alex Fowler gave an unexpected boost off the bench as the New York Liberty avenged a loss to the Portland Fire two days earlier with a 100-82 win on Thursday night
Canada holds off Sweden to open ice hockey worlds
May 15, 2026
Canada has beaten Sweden 5-3 to open the ice hockey world championship in Switzerland
Vásquez tosses 6 scoreless innings, Miller gets MLB-best 14th save as Padres beat Mariners 2-0
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Randy Vásquez threw six shutout innings, Mason Miller worked a four-out save and Miguel Andujar hit an RBI double as the San Diego Padres beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0
Matt McLain drives in 3 runs, Reds survive brutal innings by bullpen and hold off Guardians 7-6
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Matt McLain drove in three runs and Cincinnati survived a brutal inning by its bullpen as the Reds snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians
Astros' Spencer Arrighetti has a no-hit bid broken up with 1 out in the 8th vs. Rangers
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Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti had a no-hit bid broken up with one out in the eighth inning Friday night when Texas Rangers rookie Justin Foscue hit a line-drive single to left field
Mets pitcher Clay Holmes sidelined indefinitely with broken leg after getting hit by line drive
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Clay Holmes has a broken right leg after getting hit on the mound by a 111 mph line drive, another devastating blow to the New York Mets in their miserable season so far
Sinner finishes off Medvedev to set up Italian Open final vs. Ruud
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Jannik Sinner has extended his winning streak to 28 matches by defeating Daniil Medvedev to reach the Italian Open final
A'ja Wilson scores 45 points as the Aces outlast the short-handed Sun 101-94
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A’ja Wilson scored 45 points to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the short-handed Connecticut Sun 101-94
How much are players earning at PGA Championship? The purse goes up to $20.5M
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The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million
Nuevo León courts South Korean World Cup fans as 'Pes-korea' buzzes near Monterrey
May 15, 2026
The government in Nuevo León, Mexico, is inviting South Korea fans to Monterrey for the World Cup
Roque’s OT goal lifts Victoire to 3-1 win over Charge in Game 1 of Walter Cup Finals
May 15, 2026
Abby Roque scored her second goal of the game 2:29 into overtime as the Montreal Victoire defeated the Ottawa Charge 3-2 in Game 1 of the Walter Cup Finals in the Professional Women’s Hockey League on Thursday night
Felix Rosenqvist, Scott McLaughlin reach the top of Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday
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Felix Rosenqvist took advantage of the friendly, late afternoon weather conditions to reach the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday
Arrighetti brings no-hitter into the eighth inning as Astros shut out Rangers 2-0
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Spencer Arrighetti took a no-hitter into the eighth inning, Isaac Paredes homered and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 2-0
Kelly's tiebreaking single, 4 RBIs lead Cubs to 10-5 win at White Sox
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Carson Kelly hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and drove in four runs as the Chicago Cubs stopped a five-game White Sox winning streak with a 10-5 victory over their crosstown rival
The Preakness at Laurel Park has a little bit of everything but the Kentucky Derby winner
May 15, 2026
The 151st Preakness Stakes is set to offer excitement despite lacking a Kentucky Derby winner aiming for the Triple Crown
The NBA's MVP will be announced Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama or Jokic the finalists
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The NBA will reveal this season’s Most Valuable Player on Sunday, which just happens to be the day before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs
Kurtz homers for 3rd straight game to help the Athletics beat the Giants 5-2
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Nick Kurtz homered for a third straight game, hitting a go-ahead three-run shot in the fifth inning and the Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Friday night
Sparks get off to fast start, hold off Tempo 99-95 behind Plum's 25 points
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Kelsey Plum scored 18 of her 25 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks used a fast start before holding off the Toronto Tempo 99-95 on Friday night for their first win of the season
Stephon Castle gives the Spurs 32 points in a 139-109 blowout to eliminate Timberwolves in Game 6
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Stephon Castle had 32 points and 11 rebounds to highlight another dominant performance from the San Antonio backcourt, and Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs raced past the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 on Friday night to win the series in six games
Preakness Day is underway in a quiet scene at Laurel Park, which replaces Pimlico as host this year
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A quieter Preakness Day is underway at Laurel Park
Michael Kim uses a fast start to charge up the leaderboard in 3rd round of PGA Championship
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Michael Kim has made the most of his new life at the PGA Championship and shot a 5-under 30 on the front nine in Round 3
Mullins homers and has 3 singles to help AL East-leading Rays beat Marlins 7-2
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Cedric Mullins homered and singled three time in four at-bats to help the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games
Nogic scores 27 points, Mercury blow big lead before topping Sky 91-83
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Jovana Nogic scored 27 points and the Phoenix Mercury topped the Chicago Sky 91-83 after blowing a 17-point lead in the second half
Austria proves too good for Britain at ice hockey worlds
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Britain has marked its return to the ice hockey world championship with a 5-2 loss to Austria
