Category Archives: Local News

(Laguna Beach, FL) -- Subtropical storm Alberto is making landfall on the Florida Panhandle. The National Hurricane Center said it made landfall near Laguna Beach. Tropical storm warnings are in effec...

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A brown and white bird dog was found near Maxedon Landscaping in Effingham. It likely crossed Highway 32 and 33. The dog has a collar but no tags. Questions can be directed to (217) 235-5625.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Effingham County until 6:00pm. Hazardous conditions include wind gusts as high as 60 mph and quarter size hail.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Coles County until 3pm, including possible hail.

(Biddeford, ME) -- Former President George H.W. Bush is in a Maine hospital. Bush spokesman Jim McGrath says Bush was taken to Southern Maine Health Care today, which is south of Portland, after exper...

A video game developer is experiencing a backlash for a game where players can take on the role of a school shooter. "Active Shooter" is created by Revived Games and lets users play as either a school...

Hormel Foods is recalling nearly 230-thousand pounds of its canned pork and chicken products, including SPAM. The company says the products could contain pieces of metal and other foreign matter. The ...

The Strasburg Lions Club invites you to their chicken fry, June 3rd from 4:30-7:00pm at Strasburg Park. Your meal also includes potato salad, coleslaw, apple sauce, bread and drink. Meals are eight-do...

The annual canoe and kayak race to benefit the Life Center of Cumberland County will be held June 9th. Canoes will take off at 8:00 a.m. and kayaks at 9:00 a.m. at Ryan Bridge, north of Greenup. The r...