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Effingham County Tax & Finance Committee Met Thursday
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County's Tax and Finance Committee met Thursday and reviewed a proposal to help fund a Lake Sara beach expansion. Christo Schultz, representing Lake Sara Forever, reported $100,000 raised so far, with a $25,000 shortfall remaining. Schultz positioned the expansion as a tourism...
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Effingham Noon Rotarians Celebrate Christmas
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham Noon Rotarians celebrated the Christmas season at their gathering on December 10. Special guests were the Effingham High School Choir and the FACE Chorus and Orchestra. Noon Rotarians Norma Lansing and Beth Debolt organized the party that featured special music, singalongs, an...
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Closings and Cancellations For Sunday December 14th
The following are cancelled for Sunday December 14th CHURCH OAK RIDGE METHODIST CHURCH ST PAUL ELCA CHURCH IN ALTAMONT
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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
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
A list of deadly shootings on college campuses in the US
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The latest shooting on a college campus in the U.S. unfolded Saturday at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island
$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
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:
United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff
14 hours ago
The Federal Aviation Administration says a plane experienced an engine failure while taking off from Dulles International Airport before safely returning to the airport
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
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball
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The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 01-28-31-57-58, Powerball: 16
Belarus frees Nobel Prize winner, opposition figure as US lifts sanctions
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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
12 hours ago
An arctic air blast swept south from Canada, spreading into the northern United States
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
Justice Department faces hurdle in seeking case against Comey as judge finds constitutional problems
Dec 13, 2025
A federal judge says the Justice Department violated the constitutional rights of a close friend of James Comey and must return to him computer files that prosecutors had hoped to use for a potential criminal case against the former FBI director
Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers
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The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation that was uprooted from the Great Lakes region in the 1830s is facing widespread outrage over plans to profit from another forced removal
Fear grips Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 as police search for shooter
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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
Utah repeals ban on collective bargaining for teachers, firefighters, police unions
Dec 13, 2025
Utah has repealed a collective bargaining ban that prevented labor unions serving teachers, firefighters, police and other public employees from negotiating on behalf of their workers
Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington state
Dec 13, 2025
Record floodwaters are slowly receding in Washington state after triggering evacuations, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues from rooftops and vehicles
Gas explosion in San Francisco Bay Area damages homes, sends heavy smoke into air
Dec 12, 2025
Fire officials say six people have been taken to hospitals after a gas explosion started a major fire in a San Francisco Bay Area suburb
Crypto mogul Do Kwon to be sentenced for misleading investors who lost billions
Dec 11, 2025
Cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon is scheduled to be sentenced for misleading investors who lost billions when his company’s crypto ecosystem collapsed in 2022
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
Congress would target China with new restrictions in massive defense bill
Dec 11, 2025
The Trump administration may have softened its language on China to maintain a truce in their trade war, but Congress is pushing for more restrictions on Beijing
A sharp drop for Oracle keeps Wall Street in check as most US stocks rise
Dec 11, 2025
Most U.S. stocks are rising, but a drop for Oracle is holding Wall Street back as investors question whether its big spending on artificial-intelligence technology will pay off
Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Powerball
Dec 11, 2025
The winning numbers in Wednesday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 10-16-29-33-69, Powerball: 22
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
Homeland Security Secretary Noem faces scrutiny over immigration policies at a House hearing
Dec 11, 2025
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is expected to face tough questions from Democrats over the Republican administration's immigration policies at a House hearing
National Sports
Britcher, Fischnaller 1-2 for USA Luge at midway point of World Cup race in Park City
Dec 13, 2025
U.S. teammates Summer Britcher and Emily Fischnaller are leading in a World Cup women's singles luge race
Hogarth scores 23 as Gardner-Webb downs Brevard 77-63
Dec 13, 2025
Led by Jacob Hogarth's 23 points, the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs defeated the Brevard Tornados 77-63 on Friday
Zyree Collins scores 25 help Austin Peay knock off East Tennessee State 76-75
Dec 13, 2025
Led by Zyree Collins' 25 points, the Austin Peay Governors defeated the East Tennessee State Buccaneers 76-75 on Friday
Stonehill secures 101-60 win over Vermont State-Johnson
Dec 13, 2025
Led by Hermann Koffi's 19 points, the Stonehill Skyhawks defeated the Vermont State-Johnson Badgers 101-60 on Friday
Garry puts up 20, South Dakota State knocks off Dakota Wesleyan 94-62
Dec 13, 2025
Led by Kalen Garry's 20 points, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers 94-62 on Friday
Milwaukee faces Brooklyn on 6-game road slide
Dec 13, 2025
Milwaukee is looking to stop its six-game road slide with a win against Brooklyn
Doncic and the Lakers take on conference foe Phoenix
Dec 13, 2025
Phoenix hosts Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams
Gunn scores 18 as DePaul defeats Wichita State 61-58
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CJ Gunn scored 18 points off of the bench to help lead the DePaul Blue Demons over the Wichita State Shockers 61-58
Ajayi, Haywood lead Butler to 113-110 OT win over Providence
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Michael Ajayi scored 28 points and Evan Haywood added five points in double as the Butler Bulldogs beat the Providence Friars 113-110 on Saturday
Hamilton scores 23, Georgia State defeats Jacksonville State 77-73
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Led by Jelani Hamilton's 23 points, the Georgia State Panthers defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 77-73 on Saturday
Bruns' 29 help South Dakota down Prairie View A&M 97-85
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Led by Isaac Bruns' 29 points, the South Dakota Coyotes defeated the Prairie View A&M Panthers 97-85 on Saturday
Joel Eriksson Ek's late goal lifts Wild past Senators 3-2
11 hours ago
Joel Eriksson Ek scored with 23.1 seconds remaining to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators
Muntu scores 22, Tennessee Tech takes down Bethel (TN) 101-69
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Led by Deshayne Montgomery's 23 points, the Dayton Flyers defeated the North Florida Ospreys 84-61
Flagg, Mavericks take on the Jazz
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Dallas faces Utah for a Western Conference matchup Monday
No. 13 Illinois hosts No. 23 Nebraska after Wagler's 23-point game
Dec 13, 2025
No. 13 Illinois hosts the No. 23 Nebraska Cornhuskers after Keaton Wagler scored 23 points in Illinois' 88-80 victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes
Manhattan plays Fordham on 3-game road slide
Dec 13, 2025
Manhattan enters a matchup with Fordham after losing three road games in a row
Brazile leads No. 17 Arkansas to 93-86 win over No. 16 Texas Tech in rematch of Sweet 16 game
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Trevon Brazile scored 18 of his 24 points after halftime as No. 17 Arkansas beat No. 16 Texas Tech 93-86
Guerin alters Wild's recipe for success by trading for former Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes
11 hours ago
Bill Guerin was wrist deep in a bowl of meatballs when he completed one of the biggest trades in Minnesota Wild history
Jamarques Lawrence's buzzer-beater gives No. 23 Nebraska an 83-80 win over No. 13 Illinois
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Jamarques Lawrence hit a 3-point shot with less than a second remaining to give No. 23 Nebraska an 83-80 win over No. 13 Illinois
Sayvia Sellers scores 30 points and No. 20 Washington women rally in fourth quarter to top Green Bay
10 hours ago
Sayvia Sellers matched her career-high with 30 points and No. 20 Washington overcame an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Green Bay 79-74
Jackson Shelstad scores 21 points and Oregon snaps 5-game losing streak with 104-62 win
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Jackson Shelstad scored 11 of his 21 points in the first half when Oregon took a 36-point halftime lead and cruised to a 104-62 win over UC Davis on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak
