Local News
Dozens Of Babies Contract Botulism From Tainted Baby Formula
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Dozens of infants across the U.S. may have contracted botulism from tainted baby formula. The FDA says as of Wednesday, the outbreak includes at least 51 infants across 19 states with suspected or confirmed botulism who those were exposed to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. Feder...
4h ago
Governor Pritzker Signs Bill Expanding End-Of-Life Options For Terminally Ill Patients
Chicago, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois becomes 12th state to enact legislation to provide terminally ill patients with autonomy, dignity and peace at the end of their lives Governor Pritzker signed the Medical Aid in Dying bill (SB 1950), a law that will provide qualified terminally ill patients with the option to see...
10h ago
Relay For Life Of Effingham County Volunteers Earn North Region Award Nominations
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Effingham County is proud to announce that two local nominees were honored at the recent North Region Recognition Event, celebrating outstanding volunteers across 17 states. Becky Kinman, a longtime dedicated Relayer, was nominated for Rel...
16h ago
Local Sports
Local Sports Results For Friday
Local Sports Results For Friday December 12th High School Boys Basketball Teutopolis 49, Bloomington Central Catholic 8 FINAL National Trail Conference Altamont 65, South Central 22 FINAL Cumberland 58, Neoga 22 FINAL St. Anthony 55, St. Elmo / Brownstown 32 FINAL Dieterich 72, Cowden Herrick / Beecher City 48...
Dec 13, 2025
Local Sports Schedule For Saturday
Local Sports Schedule For Saturday December 13th High School Boys Basketball Redskins Christmas Shootout at Sullivan High School Charleston vs. Lawrenceville 11:00 A.M. Teutopolis vs. Rochester 12:30 P.M. Nashville vs. St. Jo Ogden 2:00 P.M. Alton vs. Decatur Eisnehower 3:30 P.M. Sullivan vs. Newton 5:00 P.M. S...
Dec 12, 2025
Local Sports Schedule For Friday
Local Sports Schedule For Friday December 12th High School Boys Basketball Teutopolis 49, Bloomington Central Catholic 8 FINAL National Trail Conference Altamont 65, South Central 22 FINAL Cumberland vs Neoga at Lake Land College St. Anthony at St. Elmo / Brownstown Cowden Herrick / Beecher City at Dieterich New...
Dec 12, 2025
National News
A list of deadly shootings on college campuses in the US
Dec 14, 2025
The latest shooting on a college campus in the U.S. unfolded Saturday at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island
JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids 'midair collision' with US Air Force tanker
4 hours ago
The JetBlue flight had just left from the small Caribbean nation of Curaçao.
What to know about the US military's role in Syria after deadly IS attack
15 hours ago
An attack by an alleged Islamic State member in Syria has killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball
22 hours ago
The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 01-28-31-57-58, Powerball: 16
Man suspected of killing his wife in California is extradited back to the US from Peru
6 hours ago
Los Angeles officials say a man suspected of killing his wife and dumping her body in a Southern California forest has been extradited back to the U.S. from Peru to face a murder charge
Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her
15 hours ago
Brian Jack is a first-term Republican congressman from Georgia, but he's become a key figure in the Oval Office
Fear grips Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 as police search for shooter
21 hours ago
Hundreds of police officers are scouring the Brown University campus and nearby neighborhoods in the hunt for a shooter who killed two people and wounded nine others in a classroom
Police arrest person of interest in Brown University shooting
16 hours ago
Police arrest person of interest in Brown University shooting
Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so far
Dec 13, 2025
The federal government’s crackdown on commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants has now found problems in eight states in the wake of several deadly crashes
Anglican archbishop accused of sexual misconduct faces a church trial
Dec 12, 2025
The top leader of the Anglican Church in North America faces a church trial over alleged abuse of power and sexual immorality
Immigration crackdown leaves teens to care for siblings after parents get detained
Dec 12, 2025
An immigration crackdown in Louisiana has forced some teenagers to grow up fast after their parents were arrested by federal agents
Thai, Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after days of deadly clashes: Trump
Dec 12, 2025
President Donald Trump says Thai and Cambodian leaders have agreed to renew a truce after days of deadly clashes threatened to undo a ceasefire he helped broker earlier this year
$31.5 million settlement reached in lawsuit over California girl's starvation death
Dec 13, 2025
A lawsuit over the death of an 11-year-old California girl who was allegedly tortured and starved by her adoptive family has reached a settlement
Trump pardons former Colorado elections clerk, but it alone won't free her from prison
Dec 12, 2025
President Donald Trump has issued a symbolic pardon for Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections administrator convicted of a data breach scheme tied to false claims of election fraud
United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff
Dec 13, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration says a plane experienced an engine failure while taking off from Dulles International Airport before safely returning to the airport
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions
Dec 13, 2025
The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 10-50-55-58-59, Mega Ball: 5, Megaplier:
Closing arguments expected in murder trial of Brian Walshe over wife's disappearance
Dec 12, 2025
Closing arguments are expected Friday in the murder trial of Brian Walshe in connection with the disappearance of his wife Ana
Hailee Steinfeld and NFL husband Josh Allen are expecting their first child
Dec 13, 2025
Actor Hailee Steinfeld and her NFL husband Josh Allen are expecting their first baby together
Abrego Garcia won release from detention. He must check in with immigration officials 14 hours later
Dec 12, 2025
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was due to check-in with immigration authorities less than 14 hours after he was released from detention on a judge’s orders
Woman suffers severe burns in a chemical attack at Georgia park
Dec 12, 2025
A Georgia woman is being treated for severe burns after someone poured a corrosive chemical onto her head at a public park in Savannah
Belarus frees Nobel Prize winner, opposition figure as US lifts sanctions
Dec 13, 2025
Belarusian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and key opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova from prison
Arctic air sweeps south as residents of the Pacific Northwest remain on guard after severe flooding
Dec 13, 2025
An arctic air blast swept south from Canada, spreading into the northern United States
Trump administration delays decision on federal protections for monarch butterflies
Dec 12, 2025
The Trump administration has delayed a decision on whether to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies indefinitely
What to know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from immigration custody
Dec 13, 2025
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation helped galvanize opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, has been released from immigration detention, and a judge has temporarily blocked any further efforts to detain him
Court blocks release of hundreds of immigrants arrested in Chicago-area crackdown
Dec 12, 2025
A federal appeals court has blocked the immediate release of hundreds of immigrants detained during a Chicago-area immigration crackdown
National Sports
Muntu scores 22, Tennessee Tech takes down Bethel (TN) 101-69
Dec 14, 2025
Led by Brandon Muntu's 22 points, the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles defeated the Bethel (TN) Wildcats 101-69 on Saturday
Jalen Brunson's season-high 40 points lead Knicks past Magic to NBA Cup final
Dec 14, 2025
Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 40 points to lead the Knicks past the Orlando Magic 132-120
Sergei Bobrovsky and Brad Marchand lead Panthers to 4-0 win over Stars
23 hours ago
Sergei Bobrovsky made 15 saves for his third shutout this season to continue his mastery of Dallas, and Brad Marchand had two goals and an assist as the Florida Panthers blanked the Stars 4-0
Miller scores 31 as Portland State knocks off George Fox 94-50
Dec 14, 2025
The Portland State Vikings defeated the George Fox Bruins 94-50 on Saturday led by Terri Miller Jr.'s 31 points
Montgomery scores 23, Dayton knocks off North Florida 84-61
Dec 14, 2025
Led by Deshayne Montgomery's 23 points, the Dayton Flyers defeated the North Florida Ospreys 84-61
Flagg, Mavericks take on the Jazz
19 hours ago
Dallas faces Utah for a Western Conference matchup Monday
Archie leads McNeese against Houston Christian after 24-point game
18 hours ago
McNeese visits the Houston Christian Huskies after Tyshawn Archie scored 24 points in the Cowboys' 102-66 win over the East Texas A&M Lions
Pistons face the Celtics, seek 4th straight win
19 hours ago
Detroit will look to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Pistons take on Boston
John Christofilis, Brock Felder power Seattle U past NAIA's Warner Pacific 115-60
23 hours ago
Reserve John Christofilis scored 20 points and Brock Felder added a double-double to propel Seattle University past NAIA member Warner Pacific 115-60
Elyzee scores 17 as SE Louisiana defeats Houston Christian 74-71 in OT
Dec 14, 2025
Led by Jeremy Elyzee's 17 points, the SE Louisiana Lions defeated the Houston Christian Huskies 74-71 in overtime on Saturday
Burries scores 28 points as No. 1 Arizona rallies from halftime deficit to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75
22 hours ago
Brayden Burries scored 28 points, 20 of those coming during a 14-minute second-half flurry, and No. 1 Arizona rallied to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75
Milan Momcilovic scores 18 points to help lift No. 4 Iowa State over Eastern Illinois 78-53
7 hours ago
Milan Momcilovic scored 18 points to lead four players in double figures and No. 4 Iowa State opened a season 11-0 for the third time in program history with a 78-53 victory over Eastern Illinois
Novak teams with Coughlin to win Grant Thornton and pick up another team title
6 hours ago
Andrew Novak has won another team title, this time with Lauren Coughlin
Boise State plays Saint Mary's (CA)
17 hours ago
The Boise State Broncos play the Saint Mary's Gaels at Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho
McDavid has 2 goals and an assist to back Jarry in Oilers' 6-3 win over Maple Leafs
Dec 14, 2025
Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist and Tristan Jarry made 25 saves in his first game for Edmonton, helping the Oilers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night
Dybantsa scores 26 as No. 10 BYU beats UC Riverside 100-53 for 6th straight win
23 hours ago
AJ Dybantsa had 26 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, and No. 10 BYU beat UC Riverside 100-53
Paveletzke, Ohio beat Saint Bonaventure 88-83 in OT at Cleveland Hoops Showdown
Dec 14, 2025
Jackson Paveletzke scored 25 points, including nine in the overtime, as the Ohio Bobcats took down the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies 88-83 at the Cleveland Hoops Showdown
Saint Louis defeats San Francisco 85-75
Dec 14, 2025
Led by Amari McCottry's 18 points, the Saint Louis Billikens defeated the San Francisco Dons 85-75 on Saturday
Dow's 17 help Oral Roberts defeat Ecclesia 97-52
23 hours ago
Led by Connor Dow's 17 points, the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles defeated the Ecclesia Royals 97-52
Murray State defeats Akron 115-100
Dec 14, 2025
Led by Layne Taylor's 23 points, the Murray State Racers defeated the Akron Zips 115-100
Hannes Steinbach, Wesley Yates III propel Washington to 105-69 romp over Southern Utah
Dec 14, 2025
Hannes Steinbach and Wesley Yates III both had 14 points to lead six Huskies in double figures, and Washington breezed to a 105-69 victory over Southern Utah
A rarity: The Thunder lose. OKC falls to 24-2 after loss to San Antonio in NBA Cup semifinals
21 hours ago
Oklahoma City's 16-game winning streak has ended with a 111-109 loss to San Antonio in the NBA Cup semifinals
Power outage ends Pacific-Nevada women's basketball game with 55 seconds left in OT
22 hours ago
The women’s basketball game between Pacific and Nevada ended abruptly with 55 seconds left in overtime when the arena lost power
SE Louisiana hosts East Texas A&M following overtime win against Houston Christian
17 hours ago
SE Louisiana hosts the East Texas A&M Lions following SE Louisiana's 74-71 overtime victory over the Houston Christian Huskies
Texas Southern visits Minnesota on 4-game road slide
18 hours ago
Texas Southern will attempt to stop its four-game road skid when the Tigers play Minnesota
