Marion man arrested for attempted murder, domestic battery

MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – A Marion man has been arrested on charges including attempted murder and domestic battery. At about 2:10 Tuesday afternoon, Marion Police received a frantic 9-1-1 call. The female caller reported a man with

Chemical leak at Murray State University chemistry lab sends three to the hospital

MURRAY, Ky. (WJPF) – Three people were taken to the hospital Tuesday after a chemical leak inside the chemistry building at Murray State University. It happened at about 12:30 p.m. The exact chemical involved was not disclosed.

Harrisburg man arrested for making false shooting threat

HARRISBURG, Ill. (WJPF) – A Harrisburg man has been arrested for making a false threat at his local Walmart. Edward Hopkins, 56, was arrested Tuesday on charges of disorderly conduct and making a terroristic threat. Harrisburg Police

Buyers sought for Herrin City Lake #2

HERRIN, Ill. (WJPF) – The City of Herrin is moving forward with a plan to sell City Lake #2 and the surrounding property. The 60 acre lake sits in the middle of 267 acres of woods. Sealed

Avian flu suspected in over 300 wild bird deaths

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) – Over 300 water birds, mainly snow geese, were recently found dead at several state-owned hunting grounds in southern Illinois. Avian flu is the suspected cause. The birds were found in recent days at

Business, labor groups agree on $1.8B unemployment debt plan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois business and labor groups have agreed on a plan to erase a $1.8 billion debt, generated by the wrenching COVID-19 pandemic, in the account that covers unemployment benefits, state officials said Tuesday.