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ICC Approves Mattoon Highway-Rail Crossing Upgrades
Mattoon, IL-(Mattoon Radio)- The Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved a stipulated agreement to install new automated warning devices at the South 32nd St highway-rail grade crossing (AAR/DOT #292952M) of Illinois Central Railroad Company's track in the City of Mattoon. "Keeping Illinoisans safe on and a...
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Thirteen South Central FFA Members Attend Marion County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Third Annual "FFA Quiz Bowl"
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Thirteen South Central members went to Salem High School Ag Department to compete in the Marion County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Third Annual "FFA Quiz Bowl" on April 9th. They were tested on their FFA and agricultural knowledge in a format similar to Scholar bowl type of even...
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South Central FFA Competes In State Dairy Cattle Evaluation CDE
Vandalia, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On Friday, April 5th, South Central FFA members competed at the State Dairy Cattle Evaluation Career Development Event. The state contest was held at Kaskaskia College and hosted by the Kaskaskia College's Agriculture Department. The contest includes placing classes of Dairy Cows and Hei...
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Local Sports
Local Sports Results For Thursday & Friday Schedule
Local Sports Results for Thursday High School Baseball NTC Altamont defeated Cowden Herrick Beecher City 9-2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Altamont 4 0 1 2 0 2 0 9 6 1 CHBC 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 8 3 Altamont Stats Eli Miller 1-4 HR 3 RBIs, Stuemke 2-3 HR 2 RBIs, Elam 2-2 1 RBI, Schultz 1-2 1 RBI Winning Pitcher McManaway 6.0...
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St. Anthony Kibler Sisters Sign Their Letters Of Intent To Play College Softball
On Wednesday afternoon St. Anthony Senior Maddie & Sydney Kibler signed for their national letter of intent to continue their academic and softball careers. Sydney signed to University South Carolina Beaufort. Maddie signed to the United States Coast Guard Academy. Bottom Row, Left to Right Bryan Kibler, Sydne...
Apr 18, 2024
Local Sports Results For Wednesday & Thursday Schedule
Local Sports Results for Wednesday High School Baseball NTC Altamont defeated Vandalia 18-11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Altamont 3 6 3 1 2 0 3 18 14 1 Vandalia 1 4 0 0 6 0 0 11 12 5 Altamont Stats Schultz 3-5 HR 5 RBIs, Stuemke 2-3 3 RBIs, Robbins 1-5 3 RBIs , Magelitz 1-3 2 RBIs, Davis 2-6 1 RBI, Milleville 2-5 ...
Apr 18, 2024
National News
Prosecutor won't bring charges against Wisconsin lawmaker over fundraising scheme
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A Wisconsin prosecutor says she won’t bring charges against a Republican lawmaker accused of trying to evade state campaign finance laws in order to unseat the powerful speaker of the Assembly
Appeals court refuses to halt Trump's hush money trial over defense complaints about jury selection
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Appeals court refuses to halt Trump's hush money trial over defense complaints about jury selection
Federal officials are investigating a Rockies coach's cockpit visit during a United flight
28 minutes ago
Federal officials are investigating an unauthorized inflight cockpit visit by a coach for the Colorado Rockies baseball team during a United Airlines charter flight
Police to review security outside courthouse hosting Trump's trial after man sets himself on fire
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Police officials say they are reviewing whether to restrict access to a public park outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial after a man set himself on fire there
National Guard delays Alaska staffing changes that threatened national security, civilian rescues
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The Air National Guard has delayed personnel changes in Alaska that could have threatened national security and civilian rescue missions
3 Northern California law enforcement officers charged in death of man held facedown on the ground
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Three Northern California law enforcement officers have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a man who was pinned facedown during a 2021 incident that drew comparisons to the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis
Seeking 'the right side of history,' Speaker Mike Johnson risks his job to deliver aid to Ukraine
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Staring down a decision so consequential it could alter the course of history -- but also end his own career -- House Speaker Mike Johnson prayed for guidance
The EPA is again allowing summer sales of higher ethanol gasoline blend, citing global conflicts
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The Environmental Protection Agency is allowing the sale of gasoline containing a higher blend of ethanol for the third summer in a row
Crews turn sights to removing debris from ship's deck in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup
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Salvage crews at the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are turning their focus to the thousands of tons of debris sitting atop the massive cargo ship that veered off course last month
Cannabis seizures at checkpoints by US-Mexico border frustrate state-authorized pot industry
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The U.S. Border Patrol is asserting its authority to seize cannabis shipments amid complaints by licensed cannabis suppliers that shipments worth more than $300,000 have been confiscated in recent months at Border Patrol checkpoints in southern New Mexico
Ex-Philadelphia police officer pleads guilty in shooting death of 12-year-old boy
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A fired Philadelphia police officer has pleaded guilty to murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy
Thai plastics firm will pay $20 million to settle with U.S. over Iran sanctions violations
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A Bangkok-based plastics firm has agreed to pay $20 million to settle with the U.S. over 467 violations of Iran sanctions
Video of 2 bear cubs pulled from trees prompts North Carolina wildlife investigation but no charges
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A video of people pulling bear cubs from a tree in North Carolina has prompted an investigation, but a state official says no charges will be filed
Attorneys argue that Florida law discriminates against Chinese nationals trying to buy homes
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An attorney wants a federal court to overturn a Florida law that she says discriminates against Chinese citizens by barring their purchase of real estate in much of the state
A convicted rapist is charged with murder in the killing of a Connecticut visiting nurse
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A convicted rapist has been charged with murder and attempted sexual assault in the killing of a visiting nurse at a Connecticut halfway house for sex offenders in October
Emergency crews rush away person on stretcher after fire extinguished outside court where Trump jury was just selected
3 hours ago
Emergency crews rush away person on stretcher after fire extinguished outside court where Trump jury was just selected
Catholic priest resigns from Michigan church following protests over his criticism of a gay author
1 hour ago
A Catholic priest has resigned as pastor of a church in a small central Michigan community
Full jury of 12 people and 6 alternates is seated in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York
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Full jury of 12 people and 6 alternates is seated in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York
Firefighters douse a blaze at a historic Oregon hotel famously featured in 'The Shining'
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Firefighters doused a late-night fire at Oregon’s historic Timberline Lodge before it caused significant damage
New York closing in on $237B state budget with plans on housing, migrants, bootleg pot shops
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New York state lawmakers are on the verge of passing a $237 billion budget that includes sweeping plans to build housing, shutter unlicensed cannabis storefronts and help manage the city’s migrant crisis
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election, court says
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A Texas appeals court has ruled that Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton can face discipline from the state bar association over his failed effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election
Jury weighs case against Arizona rancher in migrant killing
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The jury has resumed deliberations Friday in the trial of a 75-year-old Arizona rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant on his property
California court to weigh in on fight over transgender ballot measure proposal language
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A California court will hear arguments Friday in a lawsuit alleging the state attorney general misled the public in a title and summary he released for a proposed ballot measure that would require school staff to notify parents if their child asks to c...
Oklahoma City bombing still 'heavy in our hearts' on 29th anniversary, federal official says
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A Department of Homeland Security official told survivors and loved ones of the 168 people killed in the Oklahoma City bombing that federal officials are resolved to never allow a similar terrorist attack again
The US attempts a new military deal with Niger in a last ditch effort to stay
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Two Western officials have told The Associated Press that the United States is trying to create a new military agreement with Niger that would allow it to remain in the country, weeks after the junta said its presence was no longer justified
National Sports
Federal officials are investigating a Rockies coach's cockpit visit during a United flight
28 minutes ago
Federal officials are investigating an unauthorized inflight cockpit visit by a coach for the Colorado Rockies baseball team during a United Airlines charter flight
Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula explores selling non-controlling, minority stake in franchise
35 minutes ago
Buffalo Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula are exploring the possibility of selling a non-controlling, minority interest in the franchise, the team announced
Owner of Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth appeals denial to run in the Kentucky Derby
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Zedan Racing Stables has appealed a Kentucky Circuit Court ruling that denied its request for a temporary injunction seeking to allow Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to race in next month’s 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
Olympic torch makes Acropolis overnight stop a week before handover to Paris organizers
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The flame that will burn at the Olympics is spending the night at the ancient Acropolis in Athens, a week before its handover to Paris 2024 organizers
At playoff time, NHL teams march to the beat of their goaltenders and count on them to save the day
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This time of year teams march to the beat of their goaltenders
Sign of the times: NCAA approves coach-to-player helmet communication for 2024 football season
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Following a sign-stealing scandal that rocked college football and hung over Michigan’s championship run in 2023, the NCAA’s oversight committee approved the use of coach-to-player helmet communications in games for the 2024 season
Debate over tight end value hovers over Brock Bowers' draft prospects
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Evaluating Brock Bowers the player is a fairly straightforward assignment
Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after '23 flop, face Magic in first-round series
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The Cavaliers have waited a year to redeem themselves in the NBA playoffs
UConn freshman Stephon Castle declares for NBA draft and becomes school's second one-and-done player
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UConn freshman Stephon Castle has entered his name into the NBA draft, becoming the fifth Husky starter to at least explore moving on after Connecticut’s latest title run
FedEx pledges $25 million over 5 years in NIL program for University of Memphis athletes
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FedEx has pledged $25 million over the next five years to be used in sponsorship deals with University of Memphis athletes
His goal likely saved Ferguson's job at Man United. Now Coventry coach could push Ten Hag near exit
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In 1990 Mark Robins scored a goal that has long been credited for saving former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson his job and provided the platform for more than two decades of success
The NBA playoffs are finally here. And as LeBron James says, 'it's a sprint now'
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There’s a 64-win team in Boston that ran away with the league’s best record
French athletes at Paris Olympics will receive better mental health protection
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French athletes at the Paris Olympics will be offered better protection for their mental health with priority given to curbing online harassment and cyberbullying
Olympic organizers unveil strategy for using artificial intelligence in sports
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Olympic organizers have unveiled their plans to use artificial intelligence in sports, joining the global rush to capitalize on the rapidly advancing technology
Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field's move to pay $50,000 for Paris gold medalists
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The collective group of Summer Games sports has criticized World Athletics for promising to pay $50,000 for each track and field gold medal won at the Paris Olympics
Rivalries on tap with Barcelona-Chelsea and Lyon-PSG in Women's Champions League semifinals
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The Women’s Champions League semifinals kicking off Saturday have a bit of everything
Chinese Grand Prix could deliver drama to F1 and slow Verstappen's victory march
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The Chinese Grand Prix could deliver some much-needed drama to Formula 1 and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen can’t be penciled in as the almost-certain winner
NFL draft will include many Michigan men, maybe enough to break record set by 2022 Georgia Bulldogs
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Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but avoid addressing transgender athletes
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The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under new rules from the Biden administration
Kyrie Irving is healthy and drama-free in Dallas as a playoff pairing with Luka Doncic dawns
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Kyrie Irving is healthy and publicly free of drama heading into his first playoff game with co-star Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks
LA Kings rally late, finish 3rd in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory over Chicago
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The Los Angeles Kings earned a playoff rematch with Edmonton by jumping into third place in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks
Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks
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Frank Vatrano scored three goals and the Anaheim Ducks finished their season on a high note, defeating the playoff-bound Vegas Golden Knights 4-1
Logan Webb dominant for 7 innings as Giants blank Diamondbacks 5-0
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Logan Webb retired 19 straight batters on his way to seven smooth innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 to open a four-game series
MacKinnon has 2 assists, breaks franchise's single-season points mark as Avs beat Oilers 5-1
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Valeri Nichushkin scored twice, Nathan MacKinnon added two assists to break the franchise’s single-season points mark and the Colorado Avalanche cruise into the playoffs behind a 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers
Flames beat NHL-worst Sharks 5-1 in the season finale for the non-playoff teams
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Blake Coleman scored his 30th goal and MacKenzie Weegar netted his 20th as the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1 on Thursday night in the season-ending game for both teams