Thrillville’s Ralph Santana named Prospect League’s 2023 Manager of the Year

The Prospect League announced their 2023 season individual awards on Tuesday. The Manager of the Year award was given to Thrillville Thrillbillies manager Ralph Santana. Santana led the Billies to a 34-21 regular season record, the Prairie
Secretary of State bomb squad activated during overnight standoff

ZEIGLER, Ill. (WJPF) – A mental health crisis overnight in Zeigler ended with a visit from the bomb squad. Around 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, Zeigler Police say they received reports of a man threatening people with a chainsaw.
Mark Meadows seeks to move Fulton County election case to federal court

Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, who is one of the co-defendants charged with racketeering in the Georgia 2020 election probe, is seeking to move the Fulton County case to federal court. In a 14-page
Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher pleads guilty to child neglect charge in Virginia

The mother of a 6-year-old boy who authorities say used her gun to shoot his first-grade teacher at a elementary school in Virginia pleaded guilty Tuesday to a state charge stemming from the shooting in January. The
Bad Wolves guitarist Max Karon stepping down from touring

Bad Wolves’ original guitarist Max Karon rejoined the band just a little over a year ago after Chris Cain exited the group. However, now Karon has released a statement sharing that he will be stepping down from
Metallica’s ‘All Within My Hands’ foundation donates $200,000 toward Maui fire relief efforts

Metallica has contributed a $200,000 grant to aid wildfire relief endeavors in Maui through its charity foundation, All Within My Hands. The band announced the news through the organization’s Instagram account: “We are heartbroken by the destructive