Local News
Voter Turnout Low For Primary
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Analysts say voter turnout so far for tomorrow's primary in Illinois is significantly low, especially for a general election year. Typically, voter turnout is low in a primary year but not in a year when the presidential election is held. One Northwestern University analyst - Politica...
11h ago
Monday Police Blotter
EFFINGHAM COUNTY JAIL March 16, 2024 Effingham City Police arrested 51 year old Jason M. Longoria of Effingham for a Madison County FTA warrant for aggravated DUI. Jason was taken to the Effingham County Jail. Effingham County Sheriff's Office arrested 56 year old Jeffrey S. Waibel of Altamont for a Winnebago County FT...
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Effingham County Board Approves Free ETrax Rides For County Seniors, Persons With Disabilities, And Veterans
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On February 20th, 2024, the Effingham County Board voted to approve a disbursement of $10,000.00 in funding to the Effingham County Public Transportation ETrax program to allow for free rides for Effingham County residents who are senior citizens, persons with disabilities, or veterans....
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Local Sports
Local Sports Results For Saturday & Monday Schedule
Local Sports Results for Saturday High School Baseball Belleville Althoff Catholic defeated Teutopolis 2-1 Belleville Althoff Catholic defeated Teutopolis 8-7 NTC Carlyle defeated Altamont 3-2 St. Anthony defeated Breese Mater Dei 5-2 Olney defeated North Clay 6-3 Neoga defeated Central A & M 16-5 Apollo Oak...
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Local Sports Results For Friday & Saturday Schedule
Local Sports Results for Friday High School Baseball NTC Sullivan defeated Altamont 6-0 St. Anthony tied Belleville Althoff Catholic 8-8 Brownstown / St. Elmo defeated Hillsboro 10-8 Father McGivney defeated North Clay 12-2 Okaw Valley defeated Windsor / Stew Stars 3-0South Central at Christ Our Rock Lutheran Apol...
Mar 16, 2024
Local Sports Results For Thursday & Friday Schedule
Local Sports Results for Thursday High School Baseball Teutopolis vs Civic Memorial at Triad High School CANCELLED NTC Altamont was leading ALAH 2-1 when game was called in the Top of 4th Altamont Stats Schultz 1-2 HR 1 RBI Schnarre 1-1 1 RBI Milleville 3.0 innings 4 hita 1 run 1 earned 6 ks ALAH Stats Otto 1...
Mar 15, 2024
National News
New Jersey's unique primary ballot design seems to face skepticism from judge in lawsuit
8 hours ago
New Jersey’s one-of-a-kind method of drawing primary ballots has prompted some apparent skepticism from a federal judge
Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation
7 hours ago
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to send a team of Israeli officials to Washington to discuss with Biden administration officials a prospective Rafah operation, according to White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan
Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner backs New York county's ban on transgender female athletes
5 hours ago
Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner has thrown her support behind a local New York official’s order banning female sports teams with transgender athletes from using county-owned facilities
In Vermont, 'Town Meeting' is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?
14 hours ago
Democracy takes many forms, and some are more direct than others
3 people killed and infant in critical condition after SUV slams into bus shelter in San Francisco
19 hours ago
Authorities say three people were killed and an infant was hospitalized in critical condition after an SUV crashed into a bus shelter in San Francisco
A second man is charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz'
Mar 18, 2024
A second man has been charged in connection with the 2005 theft of a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz,” according to an indictment made public Sunday
Official says Putin gets fifth term with record number of votes. Russian leader led harshest crackdown since Soviet era
23 hours ago
Official says Putin gets fifth term with record number of votes. Russian leader led harshest crackdown since Soviet era
Biden and Netanyahu hold a call as divide grows between allies over food crisis in Gaza, conduct of war, AP sources say
17 hours ago
Biden and Netanyahu hold a call as divide grows between allies over food crisis in Gaza, conduct of war, AP sources say
Editorial Roundup: United States
13 hours ago
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: March 14 The Washington Post on a step toward lower, more transparent Medicare payments As if to prove that every rule has an exception, the usually dysfunctional Republican-majority House of...
Attorney facing charges in Michigan voting machine tampering case is arrested on warrant after DC federal court hearing
7 hours ago
Attorney facing charges in Michigan voting machine tampering case is arrested on warrant after DC federal court hearing
US and Japan seek UN resolution calling on all nations to ban nuclear weapons in outer space
6 hours ago
The United States and Japan are sponsoring a U.N. Security Council resolution calling on nations not to deploy or develop nuclear weapons in space
Uber driver hits and kills a toddler after dropping her family at their Houston home
16 hours ago
Authorities say a 1-year-old girl has died after being hit by an Uber driver.
Stock market today: Asian stocks gain ahead of US and Japan rate decisions
23 hours ago
Asian stocks are higher ahead of policy decisions this week by Japan's central bank and the Federal Reserve
US weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure from key counterterrorism base
12 hours ago
The Pentagon is working through all channels with Niger officials on whether there is a viable way for U.S. troops to stay in the country following a March 16 directive that they leave
Trump's lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million civil fraud judgment
12 hours ago
Donald Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court on Monday that it’s impossible for him to post a bond covering the full amount of his $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals
Singer R. Kelly seeks appeals court relief from 30-year prison term
11 hours ago
R. Kelly's lawyer says all kinds of legitimate organizations — even college fraternities — could be deemed racketeering organizations under a law used to convict the R&B superstar at his trial of using his fame to sexually abuse young fans
Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol
9 hours ago
A conservative social media influencer has been charged with storming the U.S. Capitol and passing a stolen table out of a broken window, allowing other rioters to use it as a weapon against police
Parents of Michigan school shooting victims say more investigation is needed
9 hours ago
The parents of four students killed at a Michigan school are calling for a state investigation of all aspects of the 2021 mass shooting
Netanyahu at Biden's urging will send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation
14 hours ago
Netanyahu at Biden's urging will send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation
Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and why is he running for president?
12 hours ago
The lack of excitement many Americans feel about a presidential rematch has heightened interest in alternatives to the major-party candidates — none more so than Robert F
Trump seeks to appeal decision not to disqualify district attorney from Georgia election case
9 hours ago
Former President Donald Trump and other defendants in Georgia’s election interference case are seeking to appeal a judge’s ruling not to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from their prosecution
Supreme Court seems favorable to Biden administration over efforts to combat social media posts
9 hours ago
The Supreme Court seems likely to side with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security
Open seat for Chicago-area prosecutor is in voters’ hands after spirited primary matchup
4 hours ago
An open race to lead the nation’s second-largest prosecutor’s office is in voters’ hands after a heated primary campaign in the Chicago area
Ohio Supreme Court primary with 2 Democrats kicks off long campaign over court's partisan control
4 hours ago
The Democratic primary for one of three contested seats on the Ohio Supreme Court will kick off a high-stakes battle for partisan control of the court this fall
Trump backs Kevin McCarthy protege in California special election for former speaker's seat
3 hours ago
A California legislator backed by former President Donald Trump and a sheriff who promises to harden the nation’s porous borders are facing off in a special U.S. House election
National Sports
Cricket Australia postpones another tour over human rights concerns for women in Afghanistan
12 minutes ago
Cricket Australia says it has postponed a three-match men’s Twenty20 international series against Afghanistan due to concerns over human rights for women and girls in the Taliban-controlled country
Japan prepares to host and then travel to North Korea for back-to-back FIFA World Cup qualifiers
12 minutes ago
Even with the top continental ranking and players of vast international experience Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan squad faces a journey into the unknown in back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against North Korea
Sabonis records 50th straight double-double, Monk leads the way in OT as Kings beat Grizzlies
12 minutes ago
Malik Monk scored 12 of his 28 points in overtime, Domantas Sabonis had his 50th straight double-double and the Sacramento Kings beat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-111
Skinner nets hat trick, Sabres chase Daccord with early barrage in 6-2 win over Kraken
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Jeff Skinner had a hat trick, with his first goal coming during a three-goal outburst in the first six minutes to chase Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord, and the Buffalo Sabres cruised to a 6-2 victory
Anthony Edwards throws down huge dunk over John Collins in Timberwolves' win against Jazz
3 hours ago
Anthony Edwards threw down a thunderous dunk over John Collins of the Utah Jazz on Monday night, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 114-104 victory but leaving both players banged up after a play that immediately went viral on social media
LeBron scores 25, D'Angelo Russell ties Lakers 3-pointers record in LA's 136-105 win over Hawks
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LeBron James had 25 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, and D’Angelo Russell scored 27 points while tying the Lakers’ single-season record for 3-pointers in a 136-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks
Jalen Brunson scores 34 points to lead the Knicks past the Warriors 119-112
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Jalen Brunson scored 34 points and Miles McBride added a career-high 29 to lead the New York Knicks to their fourth straight win, 119-112 over the Golden State Warriors
Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames
3 hours ago
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2
Edwards scores 32 points, leads banged-up Timberwolves to 114-104 win at Utah
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Anthony Edwards had 32 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Utah Jazz 114-104
DeRozan scores 28 points as the Bulls edge the Trail Blazers 110-107
5 hours ago
DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points and Nikola Vucevic made a key hook shot with 9.3 seconds left, helping the Chicago Bulls edge the Portland Trail Blazers 110-107
Olympic great Perkins warns doping-allowed Enhanced Games are 'borderline criminal'
6 hours ago
Olympic great and Australian Sports Commission chief Kieren Perkins says “someone will die” if a multi-sport event that he called “borderline criminal” and which allows banned performance-enhancing substances goes ahead
Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. post double-doubles and lead 76ers past Heat 98-91
5 hours ago
Tyrese Maxey had 30 points and 10 assists and Kelly Oubre Jr. had 22 points and 11 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers hold off the Miami Heat 98-91 Monday night in a potential preview of an NBA play-in tournament game
Blake Snell and San Francisco Giants agree to $62 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
5 hours ago
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $62 million, two-year contract
Brown scores 31 points, White gets 1st career triple-double in Celtics' 119-94 win over Detroit
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Jaylen Brown scored 31 points in three quarters, Derrick White posted his first career triple-double and the NBA-best Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 119-94
LeVert, Allen lead short-handed Cavs past Pacers 108-103
5 hours ago
Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen each scored 23 points and the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers fended off a late push from the Indiana Pacers for a 108-103 win
Discrimination lawsuit brought by transgender athlete sent back to Minnesota trial court
8 hours ago
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has sent a transgender athlete's lawsuit back to a trial court to determine whether she was illegally denied entry into women's competitions because of her gender identity
Bettors counting on upsets as they put money on long shots this March Madness
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Bettors expect a lot of upsets in this year's NCAA Tournament
March Madness kicks off with First Four games and teams looking to do some bracket busting
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Last year, a team from New Jersey called Fairleigh Dickinson played its way out of the First Four and then became one of the most improbable bracket-busters in NCAA Tournament history
Column: F1 needs to take control of the Red Bull drama as Horner accuser files FIA complaint
9 hours ago
AP Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer writes that nobody in Formula 1 seems to want to take control of the drama at Red Bull Racing
March Madness: Fabulous freshmen set to dazzle on big stage as NCAA Tournament arrives
10 hours ago
In a season where fans marveled at the sustained excellence of NCAA all-time career scorer Caitlin Clark of Iowa, there's a stellar group of freshmen who've made an impact as they prepare to dazzle in their first NCAA Tournament
Dartmouth refuses to work with basketball players' union, potentially sending case to federal court
11 hours ago
Dartmouth says it will not enter into collective bargaining with the union its men’s basketball players voted to join earlier this month
Boxing great Roberto Durán receives pacemaker after heart issues
10 hours ago
The family of boxing great Roberto Durán says he has received a pacemaker after being hospitalized in Panama City on the weekend
Messi out of Argentina friendlies in the US due to muscle injury
10 hours ago
Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina’s two friendlies in the United States this month due to a right leg muscle injury
Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner backs New York county's ban on transgender female athletes
5 hours ago
Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner has thrown her support behind a local New York official’s order banning female sports teams with transgender athletes from using county-owned facilities
Scottie Scheffler is reaching a dominance not seen since Tiger Woods
13 hours ago
Golf is always searching for the next Tiger Woods